February remains pleasant and dry, making it prime travel season for outdoor sightseeing and desert trips. National Day and Liberation Day feature public events and can affect transport and services in the capital.
SeasonHigh SeasonTemperature 14-22°C (57-72°F)Crowds HighPrices High
High seasonShoulderLow season
Weather by City in February
CityLow / highRain
Al Ahmadi
Cool
9°22° 14 mm
Hawally
Cool
9°21° 17 mm
Sabah Al-Salem
Cool
9°22° 16 mm
Farwaniya
Cool
8°22° 17 mm
Fahaheel
Cool
9°22° 14 mm
Kuwait City
Cool
9°21° 16 mm
Riqqa
Cool
9°22° 15 mm
Average daily low and high (°C) and monthly rainfall. The badge shows how it feels, allowing for humidity.
Temperature map
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Average temperature across Kuwait in February.
Where to Go in Kuwait in February
Kuwait City & Coastal Plain
Salmiya, Sharq, Al Kout
February brings the highest chance of a heavy winter shower across Kuwait City, and February-March is the seasonal peak for rainfall; short, sharp storms can drench coastal roads and fill drainage canals. Daytime temperatures climb into the high teens or low twenties, while nights remain cool; city cafes fill with locals after rainy afternoons. Expect some windy days, so a windproof layer and non-slip shoes are sensible if you plan to walk Al Shaheed Park or take a harbour boat to Failaka.
Northern Desert & Jahra Plain
Jahra, Mutla Ridge, northern farms
February is the most active month for winter storms inland - short-lived but sometimes heavy showers will green the desert plains and fill irrigation channels around Jahra. Daytime temperatures are comfortable in the high teens to low 20s°C, making it a fine month for visiting Kuwait’s desert oases and the Jahra Pools Reserve. Mornings are crisp and visibility is usually excellent after rain; pack waterproof outerwear for sudden showers.
Southern Desert & Oilfields
Al Ahmadi, Mina Abdullah, Wafra
February often brings the warmest winter days inland, with comfortable sunshine and the main chance of seasonal rain that can make rural maintenance roads muddy around Wafra and the border farms. Daytime conditions are great for visiting the Kuwait Oil Company viewing points or birdwatching near seasonal channels; nights remain cool. Travellers should be mindful that rain can briefly affect unsealed roads leading to rural sites.
Islands & Gulf Waters
Failaka, Bubiyan, Kubbar, Umm al-Maradim environs
February often has the best chance of a showery spell at sea; strong squalls make vessels cautious and small-boat routes to Kubbar and Umm al-Maradim may be suspended. On fair days the winter light is excellent for island archaeology at Failaka and for birdwatching around Bubiyan’s mudflats. Water temperatures are cool, so swimming isn’t comfortable and wetsuits are rarely used - plan sea trips with flexible timing.
Events & Festivals in February
National Day
Kuwait National Day is celebrated on February 25 with public ceremonies and festivities.
Liberation Day
Observed on February 26, marking Kuwait's liberation in 1991.
Planning a trip to Kuwait?
See how February compares with the rest of the year, then read the full guide.
