Warbah Island Island

Small Kuwaiti island in the northern Persian Gulf

Off Kuwait's northern coast in Jahra Governorate, Warbah Island sits near the Kuwaiti-Iraqi maritime boundary; it is not generally developed for tourism and lacks visitor facilities.

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A U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 prepares to land during practice drills for moving a generator in Kuwait April 11, 2009 090411-N-QT558-013.jpg
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U.S. Army Spc. Ryan Soon, center left, helps residents of Warba Island, Kuwait, clean up a landing spot for a generator April 11, 2009 090411-N-QT558-016.jpg
U.S. Navy Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Chris Porter, left, directs Soldiers as they board a Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 090411-N-QT558-015.jpg
U.S. Sailors with Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 prepare communication equipment during sling drill exercises on a base in Kuwait April 11, 2009 090411-N-QT558-006.jpg
U.S. Sailors, Soldiers and Coast Guardsmen conduct sling load drills on a base in Kuwait April 11, 2009 090411-N-QT558-003.jpg

Warbah Island at a Glance#

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About Warbah Island#

Warbah Island is a small, uninhabited Kuwaiti island located in the northern reaches of the country’s maritime territory in the Persian Gulf. It lies off Kuwait’s northeastern coast and is one of several low-lying islands in the area.

The island is primarily a natural feature rather than a developed destination and has no permanent civilian settlements or tourist infrastructure. Access is generally by boat from the Kuwaiti mainland and there are no regular ferry services.

Warbah Island is positioned close to the maritime boundary with neighbouring countries and sits amid shallow coastal waters and other small islands to the north of Kuwait’s main coastline.

Geographically it lies in the Jahra Governorate sector of Kuwait’s territorial waters, off the country’s northern coast.

How to Get to Warbah Island#

Warbah Island (Qaruh/Warbah) lies off Kuwait’s northern coast in the Persian Gulf and is not served by regular public transport. It is reached only by private boat from the Kuwaiti mainland; there are no passenger ferries.

The island is roughly 70 km (by straight-line distance) north of Kuwait City. Visit preparations should include arranging private maritime transport from the nearest Kuwaiti ports and checking any access restrictions with Kuwaiti authorities.

Best Time to Visit Warbah Island#

Visit in the cooler months (late autumn through early spring) to avoid Kuwait's intense summer heat.

Winter / Mild season
Nov-Mar · 12-25 °C
Cooler, more comfortable conditions for visiting a small island in Kuwait's coastal area.
Hot season
Apr-Oct · 30-45 °C
Very hot and humid at times, especially in summer months-avoid long daytime outdoor exposure.

Weather & Climate near Warbah Island#

Climate

Warbah Island'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 45°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 156 Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
OctoberAprilMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
51°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 7° - 18° 12° 27 mm some cloud 61% 3.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
February Excellent 9° - 21° 15° 16 mm some cloud 54% 4.4 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.0h
March Ideal 13° - 27° 20° 17 mm some cloud 43% 4.6 m/s 1.4 high 11.9h
April Ideal 18° - 33° 26° 13 mm partly cloudy 37% 4.4 m/s 1.6 very high 12.8h
May Excellent 23° - 39° 31° 3 mm some cloud 26% 4.5 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.5h
June Excellent 26° - 43° 35° 0 mm mostly sunny 18% 5.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.9h
July Excellent 28° - 45° 36° 0 mm mostly sunny 19% 5.3 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.7h
August Excellent 27° - 45° 36° 0 mm mostly sunny 21% 4.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.1h
September Ideal 23° - 41° 32° 0 mm clear 23% 3.9 m/s 1.7 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 19° - 36° 27° 3 mm mostly sunny 35% 3.4 m/s 1.2 high 11.3h
November Ideal 14° - 27° 20° 21 mm some cloud 49% 3.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.6h
December Excellent 9° - 20° 14° 25 mm some cloud 59% 3.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.2h