When is the best time to go to Herāt
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Herāt, 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.
Average temperatures in Herāt
Herāt weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Herāt 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 54mm | 5.3hrs | 11.1hrs |
January in Herāt is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Herāt for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Herāt and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Herāt with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 63mm | 5.8hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Herāt is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Herāt for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Herāt and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (51°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Herāt with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 67mm | 6.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Herāt is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Herāt for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Herāt and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Herāt with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 42mm | 7.9hrs | 13.9hrs |
Herāt's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Herāt.
April is in the spring in Herāt and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Herāt with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 7mm | 10.9hrs | 14.8hrs |
May is a very dry month in Herāt and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Herāt, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Herāt and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Herāt with around 7mm 0.3 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.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 1mm | 12.8hrs | 11.1hrs |
June is a very dry month in Herāt and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Herāt, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Herāt and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Herāt with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 0mm | 13.2hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Herāt is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Herāt, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Herāt and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Herāt with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 0mm | 12hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Herāt is characteristically hot and very dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Herāt, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Herāt and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Herāt with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 0mm | 11.4hrs | 13.9hrs |
Herāt's weather in September is typically warm and arid in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Herāt, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Herāt and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Herāt with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 3mm | 9.2hrs | 14.8hrs |
October is a very dry month in Herāt and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Herāt, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Herāt and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Herāt 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 12mm | 8.1hrs | 11.1hrs |
The climate in Herāt during November can be summarized as cool and dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Herāt, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Herāt and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Herāt with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 42mm | 5.2hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Herāt is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Herāt for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Herāt and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Herāt with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Herāt weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 35.2°C 95.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 13.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 7.5°C 45.5°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 67mm 2.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
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