Ar Riqqah
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Would you visit or live in Ar Riqqah?
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Consider with extra preparation
The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Kuwait, including Ar Riqqah.
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- Official advice recommends significant caution
- Air quality warrants some caution
- political tension
- security risks
- potential for sudden changes in travel conditions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Ar Riqqah month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ar Riqqah are typically February, March and December, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 45°C), January the coldest (average low 10°C), and November the wettest (about 33 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.7 | 9.6 | 22 | 9.1 |
| February | 20.5 | 11.0 | 16 | 9.2 |
| March | 25.0 | 15.0 | 31 | 9.9 |
| April | 31.0 | 20.7 | 6 | 10.3 |
| May | 37.9 | 26.3 | 1 | 11.5 |
| June | 43.6 | 31.0 | 0 | 12.5 |
| July | 44.9 | 32.8 | 0 | 12.2 |
| August | 43.9 | 32.0 | 0 | 11.9 |
| September | 41.5 | 28.8 | 0 | 11.3 |
| October | 34.9 | 23.2 | 3 | 10.6 |
| November | 26.2 | 17.2 | 33 | 8.8 |
| December | 20.5 | 12.0 | 27 | 8.5 |
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01 · OverviewAr Riqqah, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Ar Riqqah took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Ar Riqqah
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Ar Riqqah
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Ar Riqqah
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Ar Riqqah
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Ar Riqqah
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Ar Riqqah
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ar Riqqah
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01 · Q&AWhere is Ar Riqqah located and what are its coordinates?
Ar Riqqah is situated in Kuwait at geographic coordinates 29.1458, 48.0947 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Ar Riqqah?
Ar Riqqah has a recorded population of approximately 52,068 and observes the Asia/Kuwait time zone (KWD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Ar Riqqah?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Ar Riqqah include ar-KW, en, and the circulating currency is KWD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ar Riqqah?
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