Afghanistan weather in May
Temperature, rain, what to pack, this month's events and prices

May in Afghanistan: an average of 19°, about 0 mm of rain for the month. Roughly 13h 43m of daylight, with light from about 04:44 to 18:28. May is one of the best months to visit Afghanistan: comfortable weather and little rain. Expect high-season prices and crowds.
Afghanistan in May
Every day in May, the multi-year average
May in Afghanistan, what works
Good weather for city walks, museums, markets and easy hikes. Bring a layer for the evening. Not really beach weather, but great for covering ground on foot.
What to pack: Layers: a shirt, a thin sweater and a light jacket for the evening. Comfortable closed shoes.
May in Afghanistan, FAQ
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Afghanistan — flights & hotels
Check prices for your dates. Booking early is well below the last-minute price.
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Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991-2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation · Holidays: date-holidays dataset