The climate of Afghanistan is arid to semiarid, you can expect cold winters and hot summers. Rainfall is very scarce and you can expect it mainly in the northern highlands in March and April. In the lowlands, rains are very rare and unpredictable.
When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Ai Khanoum, Bagram, Balkh, Bamiyan, Band e Amir National Park, East Afghanistan, Ghazni, Herat, Hindu Kush, Istalif, Jalalabad, Jam, Kabul, Kandahar, Kunduz, Maimana, Mazar e Sharif, Northeast Afghanistan, Northwest Afghanistan, Nuristan, Panjshir Valley, Salang Pass, Shamali Plain, Sheberghan, South Afghanistan, Wakhan Corridor, West Afghanistan.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 31.8 ℃ (89.24 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 14.2 ℃ (57.56 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 4.7 ℃ (40.46 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is -7.1 ℃ (19.22 ℉).
When travelling to some places in Afghanistan, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Noshak (7492 m) and the lowest point is Amu Darya (258 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Afghanistan. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:
Typical (usual) weather in Afghanistan in January is this: The average highest temperature in Afghanistan in January is 4.7 ℃ (40.46 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -7.1 ℃ (19.22 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 6.7 ℃ (44.06 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 5.15 ℃ (41.27 ℉). The average rainfall is 34.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:52 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:05 and at the end of the month 10:27.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Afghanistan in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Afghanistan in February is this: The average highest temperature in Afghanistan in February is 5.6 ℃ (42.08 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -5.4 ℃ (22.28 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 5.15 ℃ (41.27 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.2 ℃ (48.56 ℉). The average rainfall is 60 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:27 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:55 and at the end of the month 11:26.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Afghanistan in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Afghanistan in March is this: The average highest temperature in Afghanistan in March is 12.8 ℃ (55.04 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 0.9 ℃ (33.62 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.2 ℃ (48.56 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16 ℃ (60.8 ℉). The average rainfall is 69 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:26 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:58 and at the end of the month 12:31.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Afghanistan in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Afghanistan in April is this: The average highest temperature in Afghanistan in April is 19.2 ℃ (66.56 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 6.1 ℃ (42.98 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16 ℃ (60.8 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.9 ℃ (71.42 ℉). The average rainfall is 73.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:31 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:03 and at the end of the month 13:32.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Afghanistan in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Afghanistan in May is this: The average highest temperature in Afghanistan in May is 24.6 ℃ (76.28 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.9 ℃ (48.02 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.9 ℃ (71.42 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.85 ℃ (82.13 ℉). The average rainfall is 23.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:32 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:58 and at the end of the month 14:17.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Afghanistan in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Afghanistan in June is this: The average highest temperature in Afghanistan in June is 31.1 ℃ (87.98 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.8 ℃ (55.04 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.85 ℃ (82.13 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.35 ℃ (88.43 ℉). The average rainfall is 1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:17 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:27 and at the end of the month 14:26.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Afghanistan in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Afghanistan in July is this: The average highest temperature in Afghanistan in July is 31.6 ℃ (88.88 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.3 ℃ (59.54 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.35 ℃ (88.43 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.7 ℃ (89.06 ℉). The average rainfall is 6.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:26 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:16 and at the end of the month 13:56.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Afghanistan in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Afghanistan in August is this: The average highest temperature in Afghanistan in August is 31.8 ℃ (89.24 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.2 ℃ (57.56 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.7 ℃ (89.06 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30 ℃ (86 ℉). The average rainfall is 1.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:56 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:31 and at the end of the month 13:02.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Afghanistan in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Afghanistan in September is this: The average highest temperature in Afghanistan in September is 28.2 ℃ (82.76 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.6 ℃ (49.28 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30 ℃ (86 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.55 ℃ (77.99 ℉). The average rainfall is 1.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:02 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:30 and at the end of the month 11:58.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Afghanistan in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Afghanistan in October is this: The average highest temperature in Afghanistan in October is 22.9 ℃ (73.22 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 4.1 ℃ (39.38 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.55 ℃ (77.99 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.25 ℃ (66.65 ℉). The average rainfall is 3.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:58 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:26 and at the end of the month 10:56.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Afghanistan in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Afghanistan in November is this: The average highest temperature in Afghanistan in November is 15.6 ℃ (60.08 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -1 ℃ (30.2 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.25 ℃ (66.65 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 12.15 ℃ (53.87 ℉). The average rainfall is 18.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:56 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:28 and at the end of the month 10:06.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Afghanistan in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Afghanistan in December is this: The average highest temperature in Afghanistan in December is 8.7 ℃ (47.66 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -4.5 ℃ (23.9 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 12.15 ℃ (53.87 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 6.7 ℃ (44.06 ℉). The average rainfall is 21.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:06 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:53 and at the end of the month 9:50.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Afghanistan in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
The climate of Afghanistan is arid to semiarid, you can expect cold winters and hot summers. Rainfall is very scarce and you can expect it mainly in the northern highlands in March and April. In the lowlands, rains are very rare and unpredictable.
When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Ai Khanoum, Bagram, Balkh, Bamiyan, Band e Amir National Park, East Afghanistan, Ghazni, Herat, Hindu Kush, Istalif, Jalalabad, Jam, Kabul, Kandahar, Kunduz, Maimana, Mazar e Sharif, Northeast Afghanistan, Northwest Afghanistan, Nuristan, Panjshir Valley, Salang Pass, Shamali Plain, Sheberghan, South Afghanistan, Wakhan Corridor, West Afghanistan.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 31.8 ℃ (89.24 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 14.2 ℃ (57.56 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 4.7 ℃ (40.46 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is -7.1 ℃ (19.22 ℉). 
When travelling to some places in Afghanistan, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Noshak (7492 m) and the lowest point is Amu Darya (258 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Typical (usual) weather in Afghanistan in January is this: The average highest temperature in Afghanistan in January is 4.7 ℃ (40.46 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -7.1 ℃ (19.22 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 6.7 ℃ (44.06 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 5.15 ℃ (41.27 ℉). The average rainfall is 34.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:52 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:05 and at the end of the month 10:27.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Afghanistan in April is this: The average highest temperature in Afghanistan in April is 19.2 ℃ (66.56 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 6.1 ℃ (42.98 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16 ℃ (60.8 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.9 ℃ (71.42 ℉). The average rainfall is 73.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:31 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:03 and at the end of the month 13:32.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Afghanistan in May is this: The average highest temperature in Afghanistan in May is 24.6 ℃ (76.28 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.9 ℃ (48.02 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.9 ℃ (71.42 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.85 ℃ (82.13 ℉). The average rainfall is 23.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:32 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:58 and at the end of the month 14:17.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Afghanistan in June is this: The average highest temperature in Afghanistan in June is 31.1 ℃ (87.98 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.8 ℃ (55.04 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.85 ℃ (82.13 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.35 ℃ (88.43 ℉). The average rainfall is 1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:17 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:27 and at the end of the month 14:26.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.