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Kuwait City visitor guide
Practical essentials for visiting Kuwait City, Kuwait. Every fact links to an official or government source.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire 112
Source: UK FCDO — getting help ↗
Getting around
- Taxis and public buses (Kuwait Public Transport Company and City Bus). No metro.
Airports
- KWI · Kuwait International — 17 km from the centre (straight line) · Website ↗ · Directions ↗
Distances are straight-line from the city centre; road distance is longer.
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Humidity | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19°C | 11°C | 62% | 18 mm |
| Feb | 21°C | 12°C | 55% | 13 mm |
| Mar | 25°C | 16°C | 50% | 28 mm |
| Apr | 31°C | 21°C | 40% | 6 mm |
| May | 38°C | 27°C | 29% | 1 mm |
| Jun | 43°C | 31°C | 21% | 0 mm |
| Jul | 45°C | 33°C | 23% | 0 mm |
| Aug | 44°C | 33°C | 29% | 0 mm |
| Sep | 42°C | 29°C | 30% | 0 mm |
| Oct | 35°C | 24°C | 40% | 1 mm |
| Nov | 26°C | 18°C | 55% | 34 mm |
| Dec | 20°C | 13°C | 63% | 25 mm |
comfortable (avg high 32°C or below) · very hot (avg high 38°C or above)
Holidays & key dates (next 12 months)
- New Year's Day — Jan 1, 2027
- Isra & Mi'raj — Jan 5, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Ramadan — Feb 9, 2027 – Mar 9, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Kuwait National & Liberation Days — Feb 25, 2027 – Feb 26, 2027
- Eid al-Fitr — Mar 10, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Arafat Day — May 16, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Eid al-Adha — May 17, 2027 – May 19, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Islamic New Year — Jun 6, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Prophet's Birthday — Aug 15, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
Etiquette & dress
- Dress modestly in public; cover shoulders and knees.
- Alcohol is illegal in Kuwait.
- During Ramadan, do not eat, drink or smoke in public in daylight.
Visas & entry
Entry rules depend on your nationality and change often. Check the official portals before you book.
Currency & tipping
Kuwaiti dinar (KWD), pegged to an undisclosed basket of currencies.
Source: Central Bank of Kuwait ↗
No official tipping guidance; rounding up or about 10% for good service is common but optional.
Plan your time in Kuwait City
Facts checked Oct 30, 2026. Always confirm with the official source before you travel.