Sunday 25/January/2026 – 09:19 AM
The Kuwait Meteorological Department issued a high-intensity warning No. 1 that will last for 18 hours, indicating that the weather today in Kuwait will be unstable and tend to be cold, with strong active winds and scattered rain that may be thundery at times.
The administration explained in its daily bulletin that: Today’s weather in Kuwait During the daylight hours, it will be unstable and tend to be cold, with cloudy to partly cloudy skies, as winds will be moderate to active northwesterly, sometimes strong, ranging from 20 to 65 kilometers per hour. The administration warned that these winds will cause dust, with a chance of scattered rain, sometimes thunderous, which requires drivers to be extremely careful on the roads, reduce speed, and adhere to safety distances.
Today’s weather in Kuwait
According to forecasts, the weather today in Kuwait during the night hours will be cold to cold, as northwesterly winds will continue to be moderate to active, ranging between 20 to 50 kilometers per hour, with some scattered clouds appearing. Citizens and residents are advised to wear heavy winter clothes, especially in the late night hours, due to the significantly lower temperatures and the effect of active winds.
The Meteorological Department issued a possible high-intensity warning No. 1, starting at 22:00 on Friday, January 24, 2026, and ending at 16:00 on Saturday, January 25, 2026. The weather today in Kuwait is expected to be unstable, with scattered rain, sometimes thunderous, accompanied by southeasterly winds that turn to active northwesterly winds, sometimes strong at more than 60 kilometers per hour. The administration warned that these strong winds will cause dust and lead to reduced horizontal visibility in some areas, and sea waves will rise to more than 7 feet.
Today’s weather in Kuwait comes as the country is affected by an active depression accompanied by a cold air mass, leading to unstable weather conditions and scattered rain. The Meteorological Department calls on citizens and residents to follow updated weather forecasts and adhere to the instructions of the competent authorities, and to completely avoid marine activities during the warning period due to the extremely high waves and sea turbulence. It is also recommended to install light, flyable materials in homes and farms in anticipation of strong winds.
Temperatures in Kuwait
Below is a detailed statement of the expected maximum and minimum temperatures recorded in degrees Celsius at various weather monitoring stations in Kuwait:
| The station | The expected maximum is °C | Lowest recorded °C |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait Airport | 17 | 13 |
| Abdali | 18 | 11 |
| Warba and Boubyan | 14 | 09 |
| Jahra | 17 | 12 |
| Failaka | 16 | 10 |
| Salmiya | 16 | 13 |
| Ahmadi | 15 | 08 |
| He is false | 17 | 11 |
| Qaroa Island | 19 | 16 |
| Umm Al-Maradim | 18 | 16 |
| Nuwaiseeb | 18 | 14 |
| Manakish | 17 | 11 |
| Salmi | 16 | 09 |
Sea state in Kuwait today
The Meteorological Department indicated that the sea condition during the daylight hours will be moderate to rough with waves ranging from 3 to 8 feet in height, which is a very dangerous condition that does not allow any marine activities. During the night hours, the sea will be moderate to high, with waves ranging from 3 to 7 feet, with difficult and dangerous marine conditions continuing.
Regarding marine stations, it is expected to record similar temperatures in various coastal areas with strong northwesterly winds as follows:
| stations | The expected maximum is °C | Lowest recorded °C | Expected wave height/trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shuwaikh Port | 17 | 13 | 8 – Northwestern |
| Barsha head | 15 | 12 | 8 – Northwestern |
| Qaroa Island | 19 | 16 | 8 – Northwestern |
| Umm Al-Maradim | 18 | 16 | 8 – Northwestern |
| Salmiya | 16 | 13 | 8 – Northwestern |
| Al-Julaiah | 15 | 13 | 8 – Northwestern |
As for the tide times in Shuwaikh Port on Sunday, it is expected that the first tide will occur at 02:45 am and the second tide at 15:34 pm, while the first tide will occur at 10:16 am and the second tide will occur at 23:16 at night. The Meteorological Department strongly warns all fishermen, boat owners and vessels against sailing during the warning period due to the dangerous waves that may reach more than 8 feet. It also prohibits all marine activities, including fishing and water sports, until the weather condition ends and sea conditions completely stabilize.
