Travel advisory · KuwaitSome governments advise against all but essential travel to Kuwait.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- 5 km strip along the Iraqi border · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, US
Also named by one government: Boubiyan (France), Warbah (France), Al Jahra (Spain), Jleeb Al Shuyoukh (Spain), Sulaibiya (Spain)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | Increased caution: prepare for flight disruption and stay away from security or military sites | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Reconsider travel | Oct 23, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid non-essential travel | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Strongly advised against travel to Kuwait (dringend abgeraten) | Oct 29, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Avoid non-essential travel to Kuwait | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Déconseillé sauf raison impérative | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Kuwait
Kuwait's towers, historic souks and Failaka Island ruins make a short Gulf trip, best in the mild winter and early spring.
Kuwait is a small country at the head of the Persian Gulf, bordered by Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Kuwait City, the capital, holds the seat of government, the main banks and the stock exchange. It sits on Kuwait Bay, and the Kuwait Towers are three towers, two of which also serve as water towers. Kuwait is one of the smallest countries in the world by land area.
Give a few days to the city and a day trip to Failaka Island, about 20 km off the coast. Failaka has Mesopotamian-style buildings, Hellenistic forts and Greek temples. Islam is the state religion and alcohol is banned, so dress modestly in public. Winter and early spring are the mild months, with winters averaging about 18°C, while summers average 42 to 48°C. Kuwait has no railway, so most people drive. Since February 2026, aerial attacks have hit Kuwait during the wider 2026 Iran war, so check official travel advice before you book.
Five things to know before Kuwait
- Check the regional travel advice before you book
Iranian strikes have hit locations in Kuwait and across the Gulf since July 2026, and flights can change at short notice. Read the current UK or US advice before you pay for anything. UK travel advice
- Get an eVisa or a visa on arrival
British citizens can apply for an eVisa online or get a visa at the airport; check your own passport on the official Kuwaiti eVisa portal. Carry a return ticket and a hotel booking, as border staff ask for both. Visas and entry
- Know that an Israeli stamp can stop you
The UK government warns that a passport with an Israeli stamp may be refused a visa or entry. If you have one, ask the Kuwaiti embassy before you travel.
- Plan around the heat from May to September
Daytime highs pass 40°C for months, and many people move between air-conditioned cars and malls. Walk the souq and the seafront in the early morning or after dark.
- Respect Ramadan hours and rules
Do not eat, drink or smoke in public between dawn and sunset during Ramadan. Restaurants and shops change their hours, and the dates move about 11 days earlier each year.
Kuwait travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
eVisa, visa on arrival and what border staff ask to see.
Read the guideTravel insuranceWhat cover to check when regional advice changes.
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData plans that work across the Gulf.
Read the guideMoney and costsCards, cash and one of the world's strongest currencies.
Read the guide
Destinations in Kuwait
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryClear4 rainy daysHigh18°Low12°MildJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- FebruaryClear4 rainy daysHigh20°Low13°Mild, pleasantFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 15 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, pleasant
- MarchClear4 rainy daysHigh24°Low17°WarmMarchClear
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- AprilClear2 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Hot, dustyAprilClear
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dusty
- MayClear0 rainy daysHigh36°Low28°Very hotMayClear
- High
- 36°
- Low
- 28°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- JuneClear0 rainy daysHigh42°Low32°Extreme heatJuneClear
- High
- 42°
- Low
- 32°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Extreme heat
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh43°Low34°HottestJulyClear
- High
- 43°
- Low
- 34°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hottest
- AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh42°Low34°HottestAugustClear
- High
- 42°
- Low
- 34°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hottest
- SeptemberClear0 rainy daysHigh40°Low31°Extreme heatSeptemberClear
- High
- 40°
- Low
- 31°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Extreme heat
- OctoberClear1 rainy dayHigh34°Low26°HotOctoberClear
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- NovemberClear4 rainy daysHigh26°Low20°Warm, pleasantNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, pleasant
- DecemberClear4 rainy daysHigh21°Low15°MildDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 26 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
Average daily high and low in Kuwait City, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Kuwait
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
28
- Feels like
- 34°
- Humidity
- 80%
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 20%
Kuwait City
11:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today33°26°20%Monday: Rain. High 33°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Tue32°26°3%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 32°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Wed30°26°5%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 30°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Thu28°24°20%Thursday: Cloudy. High 28°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Fri30°24°5%Friday: Cloudy. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Sat35°27°4%Saturday: Cloudy. High 35°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Sun28°24°10%Sunday: Cloudy. High 28°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 10%.
Updated 08:28 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 0.3106 KWD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Kuwait FAQ
Do I need a visa for Kuwait?
Yes. British citizens can get an eVisa online or a visa on arrival at the airport, but some nationalities, or people from certain countries, must apply at an embassy. Check your passport on the official eVisa portal.
How many days do I need in Kuwait?
One or two days covers the Kuwait Towers, the Grand Mosque, Souq Al-Mubarakiya and the museums. Most visitors combine it with another Gulf country.
Is alcohol legal in Kuwait?
No. Alcohol is banned in Kuwait, including in hotels, and bringing it into the country is against the law.
What should I wear in Kuwait?
Dress modestly in public, covering shoulders and knees. Women visiting the Grand Mosque are given or asked to bring a head covering.
When is the best time to visit Kuwait?
November to February, when days are mild. From May to September highs regularly pass 40°C.