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Afghanistan weather

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Afghanistan

Right now in Afghanistan's capital it's 18°, Clear sky. The best time to visit is usually May, June, September — mild and drier. We've put together the month-by-month climate and a live forecast for every major city.

Now, by city

Weather across Afghanistan's cities

CityTodayRainHumiditySunriseSunset
Ghazni14° / 9°Clear sky—35%05:0017:35Full forecast ›
Herat24° / 17°Clear sky—33%06:0017:34Full forecast ›
Jalalabad24° / 19°Clear sky—46%06:0017:34Full forecast ›
Kabul16° / 10°Clear sky—33%06:0117:34Full forecast ›
Kandahar27° / 21°Clear sky—18%05:5917:36Full forecast ›
Kunduz22° / 17°Clear sky—34%06:0117:32Full forecast ›
Mazar-i-Sharif22° / 19°Clear sky—36%06:0217:33Full forecast ›
Climate by month

Temperature & rainfall in Afghanistan

Multi-year normals (1991–2020) — the planning baseline. The table above is the live near-term forecast.

Jan-4°Feb-2°Mar4°Apr12°May19°Jun24°Jul26°Aug25°Sep21°Oct14°Nov7°Dec0°

Avg temp (°C) Rainfall (mm)Source: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020

This week

Near-term forecast for Afghanistan

The temperature right now in Afghanistan's capital and the days ahead. For a specific city, see the table above.

Afghanistan
18°Clear sky
Sat23°Sun24°Mon22°Tue21°
Questions & answers

Afghanistan weather — FAQ

When is the best time to visit Afghanistan?
Usually May, June, September — comfortable temperatures and less rain. It's also peak season, so prices and flights rise.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Afghanistan?
July is usually the hottest (average 26°), January the coldest (average -4°).
How much daylight does Afghanistan get?
In January about 10h 4m of daylight, in July about 13h 58m of daylight. The gap widens the further you are from the equator.
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About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0) · Climate: Open-Meteo (1991–2020)