Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium Stadium

Major Kuwaiti stadium hosting football and events

Major stadium in Farwaniya Governorate hosting football matches, club fixtures and national-team games; visitors attend league matches, tournaments and occasional concerts.

Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium at a Glance#

Address: Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait

Admission: Varies by event; stadium capacity ~60,000

About Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium#

Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium is a major multiuse stadium in Kuwait’s Farwaniya Governorate, named after Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. It functions as Kuwait’s principal large stadium and hosts domestic and international football matches and large events.

The stadium is a modern, bowl-style facility with seating for tens of thousands and supporting spectator amenities. It is used for national team fixtures, cup finals and large-scale sporting events.

Situated in the northern part of the Greater Kuwait area within Farwaniya Governorate, the stadium is accessible from Kuwait City and nearby districts by road.

  • Capacity: Seating capacity is about 60,000, making it Kuwait’s largest stadium and the primary venue for major national football matches and international fixtures hosted in Kuwait.

How to Get to Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium#

The stadium is located within Farwaniya Governorate; on event days organisers provide transport guidance and shuttle services. Taxis and private cars are the usual way to reach the stadium; confirm access routes with event organisers.

Tips for Visiting Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium#

  • Check the official match or event schedule-stadium access is event-based and security screening is strict.
  • Allow ample time for entry during large international fixtures; parking and traffic are tightly managed.
  • If attending a non-sporting event, confirm seating and ticketing arrangements with the organiser-facilities can vary by event.

Best Time to Visit Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium#

Events are scheduled year-round; cooler months are preferable for outdoor attendance given Kuwait's climate.

Football season
Aug-May · 20-35°C depending on month
Major matches and tournaments occur during the cooler months of the year.
Winter months
Nov-Feb · 10-25°C
Most comfortable temperatures for attending outdoor events.

Weather & Climate near Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium#

Climate

Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 47°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 134 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
MarchAprilOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
48°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 33°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
24° 40°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 45°C and lows of 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

36°
Feels Like Hot
36°C
Temperature
28° 45°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 47°C and lows of 30°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

38°
Feels Like Hot
38°C
Temperature
30° 47°
30%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 46°C and lows of 29°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

37°
Feels Like Hot
37°C
Temperature
29° 46°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 42°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
25° 43°
34%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm, feeling like 28°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
20° 36°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 27°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

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