How does Kuwait’s desert climate affect daily temperatures and rainfall?

Kuwait experiences a desert climate characterized by extreme seasonal variations in temperature and limited precipitation.

Temperature

During the dry season, which lasts from April to September, the heat is severe. Daytime temperatures typically reach 111 °F (44 °C) and can occasionally climb as high as 130 °F (54 °C). In contrast, the winter months are more temperate, with the interior occasionally experiencing frost, though this does not occur on the coast.1

Rainfall

Precipitation is scarce, with annual rainfall averaging only 1 to 7 inches (25 to 180 mm). Most of this rain falls between October and April. While the total annual amount is low, the region can experience intense weather events; cloudbursts may deliver more than 2 inches (50 mm) of rain in a single day. When sufficient rainfall occurs, the desert landscape briefly turns green from mid-March through the end of April. These winter rains also fill desert basins in the northern, central, and western parts of the country, which have historically served as vital water sources.12