Best Time to Visit Kandahar, Kandahar, Afghanistan
Kandahar is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Kandahar for sunny, dry weather is April–October — 7 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 5.1°C / 41.2°F in January to 31.6°C / 88.9°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 48 mm / 1.9 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kandahar, Kandahar, Afghanistan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kandahar'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kandahar?
The best time to visit Kandahar for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 31.6°C / 88.9°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kandahar's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Kandahar?
The rainy season at Kandahar, Kandahar runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 7 mm / 0.3 in. The wettest single month is January (48 mm / 1.9 in).
What is the driest month in Kandahar?
The driest month in Kandahar is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 29.8°C / 85.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kandahar?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kandahar — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 48 mm / 1.9 in in January, and the coldest month averages 5.1°C / 41.2°F.
Is Kandahar climate different from Afghanistan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kandahar 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 Kandahar specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.