The Kuwait Meteorological Department said in a statement to KUNA that weather maps and numerical models indicate the country will remain under the influence of an extension of the seasonal Indian low-pressure system accompanied by an extremely hot and relatively humid air mass. Acting director Dhirar Al-Ali told the official news agency that winds will be light to moderate northwesterly becoming variable and light at intervals. Sea conditions are expected to feature light to moderate waves between one and four feet according to the department’s assessment.
Daytime temperatures on Thursday August 27 are forecast to range between 47 and 49 degrees Celsius with nighttime lows of 29 to 31 degrees the department’s bulletin showed. Friday will see daytime highs of 46 to 48 degrees Celsius and nighttime temperatures between 28 and 30 degrees according to the same forecast. Coastal areas are likely to experience elevated humidity levels as part of the overall pattern outlined by Al-Ali.
Saturday is expected to bring the highest readings with daytime temperatures between 48 and 50 degrees Celsius and nighttime lows of 29 to 31 degrees KUNA reported citing the Meteorological Department. The forecast covers the primary population centers including Kuwait City where such extremes have become more common in recent summers. Al-Ali has regularly provided such updates through the agency in recent months.
World Meteorological Organization data confirms that Kuwait’s highest validated temperature stands at 53.9 degrees Celsius recorded in Mitribah in 2016 following extensive metrological review. A separate assessment from the same body placed this as the highest temperature ever accepted for Asia. Long-term climate records maintained by regional meteorological offices show average August daytime highs in Kuwait City near 46.9 degrees Celsius.
Similar extreme heat forecasts have been issued by the Meteorological Department multiple times in 2026 with interior stations recording readings above 50 degrees Celsius on several occasions during June and July according to prior KUNA dispatches. Al-Ali has stressed the importance of expanded automated observation networks now totaling 38 stations across marine land and agricultural zones. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation which oversees the department has invested in advanced systems to enhance forecast accuracy amid rising regional temperatures.
Public advisories during comparable heat episodes have consistently urged vulnerable groups including the elderly and those with chronic conditions to limit outdoor exposure during peak hours. The current outlook aligns with established summer patterns across the Gulf where high temperatures routinely challenge infrastructure and public health resources. Updated information continues to be available through the department’s official channels and the Sahl government services platform.
