Kuwait City Weather in April

April weather

April feels properly warm in Kuwait City, with hot afternoons and milder evenings. The average high reaches 30°C, and nights sit around 21°C. Rain is rare, so you're unlikely to lose a sightseeing day to showers. Overall, April scores well at 8.7 out of 10, but November to March is still the best time to come, and it's hard to beat. March is cooler, and May is noticeably hotter, so April sits comfortably between the two.

The weather suits the Kuwait National Museum, the Grand Mosque and a stroll along the waterfront. Save exposed outdoor visits for morning or evening, because by afternoon, walking around the open grounds of Kuwait Towers can feel tiring. That heat is one reason to plan your days around the cooler hours.

Events and crowds

April doesn't have a major annual festival with a fixed date. Ramadan and Eid can fall in April in some years, though, since their dates follow the lunar calendar. If they do, expect altered opening hours and a different rhythm around mealtimes.

If you hate crowds, April is usually calmer than the November-to-March season, when most visitors arrive. It's also a shoulder month, so hotel rates may be lower than in the winter peak. Prices still vary, especially around Eid, so don't assume every week will be quiet or cheap.

April in Kuwait City: local tips

Head to Souq Mubarakiya once the afternoon heat eases. You can browse its covered lanes, then stop for machboos, a spiced rice dish often served with meat or fish. The souq feels more comfortable in the evening, when locals come out to shop and eat.

Travelling with kids? Keep the Kuwait Towers visit short in the afternoon, then make the waterfront your evening stop. The sea breeze can make a walk there more pleasant than time in the city's sunlit streets.