When is the best time to go to Mazār-e Sharīf
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mazār-e Sharīf, 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 Mazār-e Sharīf
Mazār-e Sharīf weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mazār-e Sharīf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 31mm | 4.5hrs | 10.9hrs |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Mazār-e Sharīf during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mazār-e Sharīf for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Mazār-e Sharīf and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Mazār-e Sharīf with around 31mm 1.2 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Mazār-e Sharīf weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 32mm | 4.9hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Mazār-e Sharīf is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mazār-e Sharīf for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Mazār-e Sharīf and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mazār-e Sharīf with around 32mm 1.3 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Mazār-e Sharīf weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 45mm | 5.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Mazār-e Sharīf is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
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 Mazār-e Sharīf.
March is in the spring in Mazār-e Sharīf and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mazār-e Sharīf with around 45mm 1.8 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Mazār-e Sharīf weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 24mm | 7.6hrs | 14hrs |
Mazār-e Sharīf's weather in April is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mazār-e Sharīf, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Mazār-e Sharīf and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mazār-e Sharīf with around 24mm 0.9 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Mazār-e Sharīf weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 10mm | 10.6hrs | 15hrs |
May is a dry month in Mazār-e Sharīf and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Mazār-e Sharīf, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Mazār-e Sharīf and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mazār-e Sharīf with around 10mm 0.4 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 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Mazār-e Sharīf weather in May »
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34°C | 0mm | 12.8hrs | 10.9hrs |
The climate in Mazār-e Sharīf during June can be summarized as very hot and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mazār-e Sharīf, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Mazār-e Sharīf and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mazār-e Sharīf 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 12.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Mazār-e Sharīf weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35°C | 0mm | 12.8hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Mazār-e Sharīf is generally arid with the temperature being very hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mazār-e Sharīf, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Mazār-e Sharīf and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (103°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mazār-e Sharīf with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Mazār-e Sharīf weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34°C | 0mm | 11.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Mazār-e Sharīf is characteristically very hot and arid.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mazār-e Sharīf, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Mazār-e Sharīf and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mazār-e Sharīf with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Mazār-e Sharīf weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 0mm | 10.9hrs | 14hrs |
Mazār-e Sharīf's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mazār-e Sharīf, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Mazār-e Sharīf and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mazār-e Sharīf 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 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Mazār-e Sharīf weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 4mm | 8.3hrs | 15hrs |
October is a very dry month in Mazār-e Sharīf and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mazār-e Sharīf, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Mazār-e Sharīf and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mazār-e Sharīf 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Mazār-e Sharīf weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 10mm | 6.6hrs | 10.9hrs |
Mild and dry weather often prevails in Mazār-e Sharīf during the month of November
It is perhaps a good month to visit Mazār-e Sharīf, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Mazār-e Sharīf and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mazār-e Sharīf with around 10mm 0.4 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Mazār-e Sharīf weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 21mm | 4.7hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Mazār-e Sharīf is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
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 Mazār-e Sharīf.
December is in the winter in Mazār-e Sharīf and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mazār-e Sharīf with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Mazār-e Sharīf weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 39°C 102.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 8.1°C 46.6°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 45mm 1.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
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