Climate of Kandahar, Kandahar, Afghanistan
Point-value climate at Kandahar (Kandahar, Afghanistan). Population approximately 715,542.
Located in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Kandahar has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 715,542. Monthly average temperatures range from 5.1°C / 41.2°F in January to 31.6°C / 88.9°F in July, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 48 mm / 1.9 in (January) — about 195 mm / 7.7 in across the year. Kandahar is the capital of Kandahar. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kandahar's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1°C41.2°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| February | 7.8°C46°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| March | 13.6°C56.5°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| April | 20°C68°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| May | 25°C77°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| June | 29.8°C85.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 31.6°C88.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 29.4°C84.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 24°C75.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 18°C64.4°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 11.6°C52.9°F | 7 mm0.3″ | — |
| December | 7.3°C45.1°F | 22 mm0.9″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kandahar?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Kandahar's warmest month is July at an average of 31.6°C / 88.9°F, and its driest month is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kandahar?
Kandahar, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 5.1°C / 41.2°F in January to 31.6°C / 88.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 195 mm / 7.7 in, with the wettest month being January (48 mm / 1.9 in) and the driest June (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Kandahar in July?
The average temperature in Kandahar in July is 31.6°C / 88.9°F, with rainfall of about 3 mm / 0.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kandahar?
The driest month in Kandahar is June, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 29.8°C / 85.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Kandahar?
The wettest month in Kandahar is January, with approximately 48 mm / 1.9 in of average monthly rainfall.