Weekend forecast gets a foggy twist

15/10/2026

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 15: The Meteorological Department has forecast a gradual decline in temperatures throughout the country, accompanied by rising relative humidity, particularly in coastal areas. Light fog may develop, and occasional clouds are expected. Overall, the weather this weekend will be hot during the day and moderate late at night. According to the acting Director of the Meteorological Department Dhirar Al-Ali, the country is currently experiencing autumn, a season characterized by rapid weather changes. The influence of the seasonal Indian low-pressure system is beginning to weaken, while temperatures are gradually declining during both the day and night. Relative humidity may increase at times, particularly in coastal areas, raising the likelihood of light fog as air masses change. Scattered clouds may also appear from time to time.

Al-Ali explained that the weather will be hot and humid during the day on Friday, particularly in coastal areas, with partly cloudy skies. Winds will be variable to southeasterly, light to moderate, at speeds of 8 to 35 kilometers per hour. Maximum temperatures are expected to range from 37 to 39 degrees Celsius, while sea conditions will be slight to moderate, with wave heights of 1 to 4 feet. Friday night will be relatively hot to moderate and humid, especially in coastal areas, with partly cloudy skies. Winds will be southeasterly to variable, light to moderate, at speeds of 6 to 26 kilometers per hour. Light fog may develop in some areas. Minimum temperatures are expected to range from 21 to 23 degrees Celsius, while sea conditions will be slight to moderate, with wave heights of 1 to 3 feet.

On Saturday, weather will be hot and humid during the day, particularly in coastal areas, with partly cloudy skies. Winds will be variable to southeasterly, light to moderate, at speeds of 8 to 32 kilometers per hour. Scattered light rain is possible, along with a chance of light fog in the evening. Maximum temperatures are expected to range from 36 to 38 degrees Celsius, while sea conditions will be slight to moderate, with wave heights of 1 to 4 feet. Saturday night will be relatively hot to moderate and humid, particularly in coastal areas. Winds will be southeasterly to variable, light to moderate, at speeds of 6 to 26 kilometers per hour. Light fog may develop in some areas, with scattered clouds also expected. Minimum temperatures are forecast to range from 20 to 22 degrees Celsius, while sea conditions will be slight to moderate, with wave heights of 1 to 3 feet. (KUNA)