Best Time to Visit Charikar, Parwan, Afghanistan
Charikar is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit Charikar for sunny, dry weather is May–October — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 0.5°C / 32.9°F in January to 27.3°C / 81.1°F in July, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (June) to 90 mm / 3.5 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Charikar, Parwan, Afghanistan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Charikar's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 19.6°C67.3°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 25.2°C77.4°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| July | 27.3°C81.1°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 26.2°C79.2°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 22°C71.6°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 16°C60.8°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Charikar?
The best time to visit Charikar for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 27.3°C / 81.1°F, and the driest is June with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Charikar's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Charikar?
The rainy season at Charikar, Parwan runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 26 mm / 1 in. The wettest single month is March (90 mm / 3.5 in).
What is the driest month in Charikar?
The driest month in Charikar is June, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Charikar?
The least comfortable months for travel to Charikar — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 90 mm / 3.5 in in March, and the coldest month averages 0.5°C / 32.9°F.
Is Charikar climate different from Afghanistan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Charikar figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Afghanistan figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Charikar specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.