When is the best time to go to Bāmyān

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bāmyān, Afghanistan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bāmyān weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bāmyān are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bāmyān January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 40mm 6hrs 11hrs

The climate in Bāmyān during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bāmyān for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Bāmyān and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -16°C (4°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bāmyān with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bāmyān weather in January »

February

Bāmyān February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 55mm 5.9hrs 11.8hrs

February in Bāmyān is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bāmyān for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Bāmyān and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -13°C (8°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bāmyān with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bāmyān weather in February »

March

Bāmyān March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 76mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Bāmyān is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bāmyān for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Bāmyān and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bāmyān with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bāmyān weather in March »

April

Bāmyān April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 79mm 7.8hrs 13.9hrs

Bāmyān's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bāmyān for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Bāmyān and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (51°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bāmyān with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bāmyān weather in April »

May

Bāmyān May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 55mm 10hrs 14.9hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Bāmyān and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bāmyān.

May is in the spring in Bāmyān and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bāmyān with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Bāmyān weather in May »

June

Bāmyān June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 9mm 12.2hrs 11hrs

June is a very dry month in Bāmyān and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bāmyān, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Bāmyān and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bāmyān with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bāmyān weather in June »

July

Bāmyān July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 3mm 12.2hrs 11.8hrs

July in Bāmyān is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bāmyān, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Bāmyān and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bāmyān with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bāmyān weather in July »

August

Bāmyān August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 2mm 11.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Bāmyān is characteristically mild and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bāmyān, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Bāmyān and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bāmyān with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bāmyān weather in August »

September

Bāmyān September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 3mm 10.9hrs 13.9hrs

Bāmyān's weather in September is typically cool and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bāmyān, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Bāmyān and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bāmyān with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bāmyān weather in September »

October

Bāmyān October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 11mm 9hrs 14.9hrs

October is a dry month in Bāmyān and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bāmyān.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bāmyān and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bāmyān with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bāmyān weather in October »

November

Bāmyān November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 27mm 8.1hrs 11hrs

November is a dry month in Bāmyān and the temperature is generally cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bāmyān.

November is in the fall / autumn in Bāmyān and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -8°C (19°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bāmyān with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bāmyān weather in November »

December

Bāmyān December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 36mm 6.3hrs 11.8hrs

December in Bāmyān is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bāmyān for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Bāmyān and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bāmyān with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 0 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bāmyān weather in December »

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Bāmyān weather stats

Bāmyān weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.3°C 70.3°F
Driest month: August 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: September 10.9hrs
Coldest month: January -3.6°C 25.5°F
Wettest month: April 79mm 3.1ins
Warmest sea: July 23.1°C 73.6°F
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