When is the best time to go to Kabul
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kabul, 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 Kabul
Kabul weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kabul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 38mm | 6.2hrs | 11.1hrs |
The weather in January in Kabul is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kabul for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Kabul and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kabul with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 60mm | 6.6hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Kabul is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kabul for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Kabul and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kabul with around 60mm 2.3 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.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 79mm | 6.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Kabul is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kabul for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Kabul and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kabul with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 69mm | 7.9hrs | 13.9hrs |
Kabul's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kabul for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Kabul and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kabul with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 24mm | 10.3hrs | 14.8hrs |
May is a dry month in Kabul and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kabul, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Kabul and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kabul with around 24mm 1 inches of rain making it a 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 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 2mm | 12.1hrs | 11.1hrs |
June in Kabul is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kabul, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Kabul and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kabul 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 12.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 9mm | 11.7hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Kabul is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kabul, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Kabul and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kabul with around 9mm 0.3 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.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 5mm | 11.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Kabul is characteristically hot and very dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kabul, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Kabul and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kabul with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 3mm | 10.7hrs | 13.9hrs |
Kabul's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kabul, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kabul and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kabul 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 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 6mm | 9.6hrs | 14.8hrs |
October is a very dry month in Kabul and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kabul, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kabul and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kabul with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 12mm | 8.9hrs | 11.1hrs |
Cool and dry weather often prevails in Kabul during the month of November
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 Kabul.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kabul and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kabul with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 27mm | 6.4hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Kabul is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kabul for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Kabul and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kabul with around 27mm 1.1 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kabul weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.1°C 88°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 2mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 10.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 4.1°C 39.4°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 79mm 3.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 22.2°C 72°F |
© Google