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When is the best time to go to Kabul

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Kabul.
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When is the best time to visit Kabul?

In general the best time to visit Kabul is probably June, July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
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Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +31°C in July and it has 26 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, March with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Kabul in different months

This is the average weather in Kabul for each month based on historic data:

In June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 27 sunny days in September and the temperature ranges from +12°C to +26°C.

January, March, April, May, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +23°C during May.

In February the weather is OK. Expect around 5 snowy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 48 mm in February.

Climate in Kabul

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kabul for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+14°C+17°C+26°C+30°C+34°C+37°C+38°C+37°C+34°C+32°C+22°C+18°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+2°C+3°C+9°C+17°C+23°C+28°C+31°C+30°C+26°C+19°C+12°C+6°C
Minimum Temperature
-27°C-24°C-19°C-11°C-6°C+6°C+10°C+9°C+3°C-5°C-18°C-22°C
Humidity, %
616262554635343636435257
Rain, mm
3156073601788716229
Snow, mm
4448261000000424
Average wind speed, m/s
111112211111
Sunny Days
141110111524262527251916
Cloud Days
12111411844524811
Rainy Days
015882111231
Snowy Days
552000000003

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kabul during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kabul is July with average maximum temperature going up to +31°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -11°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kabul looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kabul is March with average humidity going up to 62%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 34%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kabul during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 27 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 7 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is April with approximately 8 rainy days and 73 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Kabul during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 5 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kabul:

What is the hottest month in Kabul?

The hottest month in Kabul is July with average maximum temperature of +31°C.

What is the coldest month in Kabul?

The coldest month in Kabul is January with minimum temperatures of -11°C.

Is Kabul worth visiting in winter?

If you are planning to visit Kabul in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is July with +31°C and 26 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Kabul?

if you're looking to visit Kabul when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for April, May, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 3 mm of rain.

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, 2022.

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.