Why Kuwait’s humidity is up right now – it’s not the rains yet

Felt a bit stickier outside the last few days? You’re not imagining it. But if you’ve been telling yourself the rains are finally here, meteorologist Fahad Al-Otaibi wants to clear that up.

According to Al-Otaibi, the recent jump in humidity across Kuwait has nothing to do with the start of the rainy season. It’s a separate weather pattern altogether.

So what’s actually happening?

Al-Otaibi’s comment is short and to the point: the humidity spike people are noticing is a standalone weather event, not the opening act of Kuwait’s wet season. Beyond that, the source material doesn’t spell out the exact cause, so it’s best not to guess at mechanisms like sea breeze shifts or temperature swings until officials give more detail.

What this means for you: if you’ve packed away the umbrella and are waiting for proper rain, you might be waiting a little longer. The sticky air lately is its own thing, separate from the seasonal shift that usually brings Kuwait’s first rains later in the year.

What this means if you live in Kuwait

For both citizens and expats, the practical takeaway is simple: don’t read too much into a few humid days. It doesn’t mean the rainy season has arrived early, and it doesn’t necessarily mean a change in the broader forecast. If you have outdoor plans, a wedding, a camping trip, a desert drive, it’s still worth checking the daily forecast rather than assuming humidity equals rain.

Humidity on its own in Kuwait usually means muggier mornings and evenings rather than actual rainfall, especially before the cooler months properly set in.

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