Travel and Tourism

Travel and Tourism in Kuwait

Travel alerts, currency, climate, transit, health, and safety information for visitors to Kuwait.

Practical Information

Travel alert status, currency, climate, and transit details.

Travel Alert Status: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Time Difference: UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC,during Standard Time)
Currency: Kuwaiti dinar (KD)
Climate: The country is a sandy, riverless desert interspersed with small hills. Vegetation is sparse. Kuwait's climate is typical of the region. Summer (April-October) temperatures often exceed 120°F, although daytime temperatures of 110-115°F are more common. Mean annual rainfall is 45 inches and occurs mostly during December and January. Short autumn and spring seasons (November, February, and March) are delightful. During winter (December and January), clear, sunny days are common, but it is often cold enough to require a light winter coat in the mornings and evenings. In the early morning the frost point is occasionally reached. Sand and dust storms occur throughout the year, especially between March and August. Periods of high humidity occur, but during the hottest months (June, July, and August), humidity levels usually remain very low.
Ethnic Groups: Kuwaiti 45%, other Arab 35%, South Asian 9%, Iranian 4%, other 7%
National Holiday: National Day, 25 February (1950)
Geographic Coordinates: 29 30 N, 45 45 E
Location: Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia
Airports: 7

Medical facilities, vaccinations, disease risk, and sanitation conditions.

Medical Facilities and Health Information: The health care system continues to develop, with many government and private medical facilities available in Kuwait. Medical care at government-run clinics and hospitals is provided at low cost to legal residents of Kuwait. Private physicians and hospitals charge fees for services, and some do not accept local health insurance. Many hospital and clinic services do not compare to U.S. standards.
Accessibility: While in Kuwait, individuals with disabilities may find accessibility and accommodation very different from what you find in the United States. Kuwaiti law mandates access to buildings for persons with disabilities. The government generally enforces these provisions. The Kuwaiti government also supervises and contributes to schools and job and training programs that cater to persons with special needs.