When is the best time to go to Kandahār

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kandahār, 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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Kandahār weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kandahār 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

Kandahār January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 51mm 7hrs 11.2hrs

January in Kandahār is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

January is in the winter in Kandahār and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kandahār with around 51mm 2 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kandahār weather in January »

February

Kandahār February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 42mm 7hrs 11.9hrs

February in Kandahār is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Kandahār and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kandahār with around 42mm 1.6 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kandahār weather in February »

March

Kandahār March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 43mm 8hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Kandahār is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Kandahār and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kandahār with around 43mm 1.7 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kandahār weather in March »

April

Kandahār April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 17mm 9.2hrs 13.7hrs

Kandahār's weather in April is typically warm and dry in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Kandahār and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kandahār with around 17mm 0.7 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kandahār weather in April »

May

Kandahār May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 3mm 11.6hrs 14.6hrs

May is a very dry month in Kandahār and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the spring in Kandahār and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kandahār 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 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kandahār weather in May »

June

Kandahār June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
35°C 0mm 12.7hrs 11.2hrs

The climate in Kandahār during June can be summarized as very hot and arid.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Kandahār.

June is in the summer in Kandahār and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kandahār with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kandahār weather in June »

July

Kandahār July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
36°C 2mm 11.8hrs 11.9hrs

July in Kandahār is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.

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 Kandahār.

July is in the summer in Kandahār and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 40°C (105°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kandahār 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 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kandahār weather in July »

August

Kandahār August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 1mm 11.5hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Kandahār is characteristically very hot and very dry.

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

August is in the summer in Kandahār and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 38°C (101°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kandahār 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 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kandahār weather in August »

September

Kandahār September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 0mm 11.4hrs 13.7hrs

Kandahār's weather in September is typically hot and arid in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Kandahār and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kandahār 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.

Kandahār weather in September »

October

Kandahār October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 2mm 10.4hrs 14.6hrs

October is a very dry month in Kandahār and the temperature is generally mild.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Kandahār and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kandahār 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 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Kandahār weather in October »

November

Kandahār November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 6mm 9.5hrs 11.2hrs

November is a very dry month in Kandahār and the temperature is generally mild.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Kandahār and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kandahār with around 6mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kandahār weather in November »

December

Kandahār December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 21mm 7.6hrs 11.9hrs

December in Kandahār is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Kandahār and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kandahār with around 21mm 0.8 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kandahār weather in December »

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Kandahār weather stats

Kandahār weather statistics
Hottest month: July 39.8°C 103.6°F
Driest month: June 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: September 11.4hrs
Coldest month: January 11.9°C 53.4°F
Wettest month: January 51mm 2ins
Warmest sea: July 25.4°C 77.7°F
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