Mazār-e Sharīf Weather in January
What's the weather like in Mazār-e Sharīf (Balkh) in January 2026?
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.
| 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
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
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 2025.
Other monthly averages
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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 |
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