Best Time to Visit Jalalabad, Nangarhar, Afghanistan
Jalalabad is at its sunniest and driest in May–November.
The best time to visit Jalalabad for sunny, dry weather is May–November — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through June–December; the wetter half falls in January–May. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 9.3°C / 48.7°F in January to 32.8°C / 91°F in July, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in (June) to 56 mm / 2.2 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jalalabad, Nangarhar, Afghanistan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Jalalabad'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 | 28°C82.4°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 32.7°C90.9°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 32.8°C91°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 31.7°C89.1°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 28.3°C82.9°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 22.4°C72.3°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 15.8°C60.4°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jalalabad?
The best time to visit Jalalabad for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 32.8°C / 91°F, and the driest is June with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jalalabad's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Jalalabad?
The rainy season at Jalalabad, Nangarhar runs through January–May, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 17 mm / 0.7 in. The wettest single month is March (56 mm / 2.2 in).
What is the driest month in Jalalabad?
The driest month in Jalalabad is June, averaging about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 32.7°C / 90.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Jalalabad?
The least comfortable months for travel to Jalalabad — 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 56 mm / 2.2 in in March, and the coldest month averages 9.3°C / 48.7°F.
Is Jalalabad climate different from Afghanistan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Jalalabad 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 Jalalabad specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.