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Kabul in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Kabul in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Kabul in March 2025

Good Weather
Cool
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Kabul in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +9°C and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 7 rainy days and 61 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • March is usually the wettest month of the year in Kabul;

Average weather

☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-19°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
61 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kabul has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Kabul in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kabul for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +12°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +16°C during the day and a minimum of -3°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +12°C.

Is Kabul warm or cold in March?

Kabul is typically cool in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +3°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -8°C to -2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Kabul:

Climate in Kabul in March

Kabul weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+3°C+9°C+17°C
Min. temperature
-24°C-19°C-11°C
Max. temperature
+17°C+26°C+30°C
Rainfall
14 mm61 mm73 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
63%63%56%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
1198
Cloudy days
784
Rainy days
1715
Snowy days
960

March often has better weather than February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +3°C to +9°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 14 mm to 61 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 63%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in February to 9 in March.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Kabul in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kabul is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Kabul based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 61%, leading to total precipitation of around 118 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
March is one of the rainiest months in Kabul, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kabul wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Kabul based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

March is one of the snowiest months in Kabul.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Kabul?

This is the weather in Kabul in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+6°C
2 March
🌧️
+8°C
3 March
☁️
+10°C
4 March
☁️
+10°C
5 March
☀️
+11°C
6 March
☀️
+12°C
7 March
☀️
+12°C
8 March
☀️
+13°C
9 March
☀️
+15°C
10 March
☁️
+16°C
11 March
☀️
+14°C
12 March
☀️
+13°C
13 March
☀️
+13°C
14 March
☁️
+16°C
15 March
☁️
+16°C
16 March
☁️
+14°C
17 March
🌧️
+13°C
18 March
☁️
+13°C
19 March
☀️
+15°C
20 March
☀️
+13°C
21 March
☀️
+12°C
22 March
🌧️
+11°C
23 March
🌧️
+10°C
24 March
🌧️
+7°C
25 March
🌧️
+8°C
26 March
☁️
+11°C
27 March
☁️
+14°C
28 March
🌧️
+13°C
29 March
🌧️
+6°C
30 March
🌧️
+8°C
31 March
🌧️
+12°C
In March 2023 Kabul had 11 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Kabul climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Kabul in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+15°C) and the highest in 2013 (+22°C). The driest year was 2000 with only 115 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 454 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kabul in March:

Is March a good time to visit Kabul?

March is a really good time to go to Kabul. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Kabul.

Can you sunbathe in Kabul in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Kabul rainy in March?

Kabul is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Kabul in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kabul in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Kabul

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kabul, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.