When is the best time to go to Lashkar Gāh

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lashkar Gāh 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

Lashkar Gāh January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 28mm 7hrs 11.2hrs

Lashkar Gāh's weather in January is typically cool and dry in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Lashkar Gāh and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lashkar Gāh with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lashkar Gāh February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 29mm 7.3hrs 11.9hrs

February in Lashkar Gāh is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

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 Lashkar Gāh.

February is in the winter in Lashkar Gāh and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lashkar Gāh with around 29mm 1.1 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Lashkar Gāh March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 31mm 8hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Lashkar Gāh 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 Lashkar Gāh.

March is in the spring in Lashkar Gāh and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lashkar Gāh with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Lashkar Gāh weather in March »

April

Lashkar Gāh April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 9mm 9.2hrs 13.7hrs

Lashkar Gāh's weather in April is typically warm and very dry in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Lashkar Gāh and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lashkar Gāh 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lashkar Gāh weather in April »

May

Lashkar Gāh May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 2mm 11.4hrs 14.6hrs

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

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 Lashkar Gāh.

May is in the spring in Lashkar Gāh and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lashkar Gāh 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 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lashkar Gāh weather in May »

June

Lashkar Gāh June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
37°C 0mm 12.5hrs 11.2hrs

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

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

June is in the summer in Lashkar Gāh and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 41°C (106°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

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

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lashkar Gāh weather in June »

July

Lashkar Gāh July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
38°C 0mm 11.8hrs 11.9hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Lashkar Gāh and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 42°C (107°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

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

Lashkar Gāh weather in July »

August

Lashkar Gāh August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
36°C 0mm 11.1hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Lashkar Gāh is characteristically very hot and very dry.

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 Lashkar Gāh.

August is in the summer in Lashkar Gāh and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 40°C (104°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lashkar Gāh 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 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lashkar Gāh weather in August »

September

Lashkar Gāh September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 0mm 11.4hrs 13.7hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Lashkar Gāh and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 35°C (96°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

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

Lashkar Gāh weather in September »

October

Lashkar Gāh October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 2mm 10hrs 14.6hrs

October is a very dry month in Lashkar Gāh and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Lashkar Gāh and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

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

Lashkar Gāh weather in October »

November

Lashkar Gāh November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 4mm 9.2hrs 11.2hrs

November in Lashkar Gāh is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lashkar Gāh, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Lashkar Gāh and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lashkar Gāh with around 4mm 0.2 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.

Lashkar Gāh weather in November »

December

Lashkar Gāh December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 15mm 7.3hrs 11.9hrs

December in Lashkar Gāh is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

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 Lashkar Gāh.

December is in the winter in Lashkar Gāh and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lashkar Gāh with around 15mm 0.6 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Lashkar Gāh weather stats

Lashkar Gāh weather statistics
Hottest month: July 41.2°C 106.2°F
Driest month: June 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: September 11.4hrs
Coldest month: January 13.5°C 56.3°F
Wettest month: March 31mm 1.2ins
Warmest sea: July 25.5°C 77.9°F
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