Best Time to Visit Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan
Kabul is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Kabul for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–December; the wetter half falls in January–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -2.2°C / 28°F in January to 25.2°C / 77.4°F in July, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in (June) to 75 mm / 3 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kabul's climate is broadly strongly continental. 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 | 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kabul?
The best time to visit Kabul for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 25.2°C / 77.4°F, and the driest is June with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kabul's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Kabul?
The rainy season at Kabul, Kabul runs through January–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 24 mm / 0.9 in. The wettest single month is March (75 mm / 3 in).
What is the driest month in Kabul?
The driest month in Kabul is June, averaging about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.2°C / 73.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kabul?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kabul — 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 75 mm / 3 in in March, and the coldest month averages -2.2°C / 28°F.
Is Kabul climate different from Afghanistan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kabul 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 Kabul specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.