Kuwait

Capital Governorate

The Capital Governorate in Kuwait is a coastal, gulf-adjacent administrative region centered around Kuwait City. The local diving scene is modest and mainly caters to shore-based entry and quick boat trips from the capital, with limited access to underwater sites. Expect warm, turbid coastal waters in the Persian Gulf, with basic reef-like structures in nearby nearshore areas and limited wrecks or marine life compared to larger regional dive hubs. Access is easy for short trips, and the dive centers typically focus on training, Discovery dives, and easy fun dives for visitors staying in Kuwait City. Inland areas within the governorate are not dive-centric, so most diving revolves around the Persian Gulf shoreline.

Essential information for traveling in Kuwait

About Kuwait

Sea
Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean
Timezone
Asia/Kuwait and Asia/Bahrain
Languages
AR
Demonym
Kuwaiti
Phone prefix
+965

Practicalities

Currency
KWD
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type G, Type C, Type E, Type F
Airports
KWI BAH DOH DXB AUH

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Top scuba diving cities in the region of Capital Governorate

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Dive sites and dive centers around Capital Governorate

The cities

The best time to dive in Capital Governorate

The best months to dive in Capital Governorate are from June to October. Temperatures are confortable (29-35°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
16 °C 18 °C 8/10
02 - Feb.
16 °C 17 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
18 °C 18 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
24 °C 22 °C 8/10
05 - May
29 °C 27 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
32 °C 29 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
34 °C 31 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
35 °C 33 °C 8/10
09 - Sept.
34 °C 32 °C 8/10
10 - Oct.
29 °C 29 °C 8/10
11 - Nov.
25 °C 26 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
20 °C 22 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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