Mazār-e Sharīf Weather in January

What's the weather like in Mazār-e Sharīf (Balkh) in January 2024?

The climate in Mazār-e Sharīf during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

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.

Mazār-e Sharīf weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.4°C 47°F
Nightly temperature -1.8°C 28.9°F
Average temperature 3.3°C 37.9°F
Daily sunshine 4.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 31 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 16.6°C 61.9°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest 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.

January temperatures in Mazār-e Sharīf

Mazār-e Sharīf average temperature in January

January rainfall

Mazār-e Sharīf average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Mazār-e Sharīf average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Mazār-e Sharīf in January 2024.

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Mazār-e Sharīf weather stats

Mazār-e Sharīf weather statistics
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
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