Climate of Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan
Point-value climate at Kabul (Kabul, Afghanistan). Population approximately 3,277,000.
Located in Kabul, Afghanistan, Kabul has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 3,277,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -2.2°C / 28°F in January to 25.2°C / 77.4°F in July, with rainfall varying from 3 mm / 0.1 in (June) to 75 mm / 3 in (March) — about 329 mm / 13 in across the year. As the national capital of Afghanistan, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kabul's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, July, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.2°C28°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Snowy |
| February | 0.9°C33.6°F | 61 mm2.4″ | Snowy |
| March | 6.8°C44.2°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| April | 13.4°C56.1°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| May | 17.5°C63.5°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 23.2°C73.8°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 25.2°C77.4°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.3°C75.7°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 19.8°C67.6°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 13.5°C56.3°F | 7 mm0.3″ | — |
| November | 6.9°C44.4°F | 13 mm0.5″ | — |
| December | 1.3°C34.3°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kabul?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, July, August, September. Kabul's warmest month is July at an average of 25.2°C / 77.4°F, and its driest month is June with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kabul?
Kabul, in Kabul, Afghanistan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -2.2°C / 28°F in January to 25.2°C / 77.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 329 mm / 13 in, with the wettest month being March (75 mm / 3 in) and the driest June (3 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Kabul in July?
The average temperature in Kabul in July is 25.2°C / 77.4°F, with rainfall of about 7 mm / 0.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kabul?
The driest month in Kabul is June, with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 23.2°C / 73.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Kabul?
The wettest month in Kabul is March, with approximately 75 mm / 3 in of average monthly rainfall.