Kuwait Climate
Top 5 Cities: Kuwait City, Ahmadi, Hawalli, Salmiya, and Jahra
This month in numbers
Kuwait experienced its 3rd warmest April on record, with an average temperature of 27.9°C, marking an anomaly of +3.3°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1.1°C.
What changed
The February–April 2026 period saw an average temperature of 20.23°C, an anomaly of +1.1°C, ranking as the 30th warmest such period on record. Kuwait's latest monthly anomaly of +3.32°C places it 26th out of 234 regions globally for the warmest 1-month anomaly. For the 3-month anomaly, Kuwait ranks 187th out of 234 regions, with an anomaly of +1.06°C. The broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region experienced a significant increase in rainfall in 2024, with a 49.4% rise compared to the 1980–2010 average, indicating notable shifts in weather patterns across the Gulf.
What’s driving change?
The significant warming observed in Kuwait, particularly the extreme heat, is a clear manifestation of the , where higher-latitude regions are warming faster than the tropics. Additionally, the effect likely contributes to elevated temperatures in populated areas, as concrete and asphalt absorb and retain more heat. Kuwait experienced unstable weather conditions in March 2026, including heavy rainfall, strong winds, and reduced visibility, which led to flooding in areas like Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate. In February 2026, Kuwait, along with Iran and Iraq, saw monthly average temperatures smash previous records by more than 1°C.
Looking ahead
Many forecasts anticipate a strong El Niño to develop in mid to late 2026, which could influence global temperatures, potentially leading to further warming.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Kuwait
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Kuwait changing?
Kuwait is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Kuwait come from?
Climate data for Kuwait comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Kuwait climate data cover?
The Kuwait climate profile covers Kuwait City, Ahmadi, Hawalli, Salmiya and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Kuwait
How often is the Kuwait climate update refreshed?
The Kuwait climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.