Climate of Lashkar Gah, Helmand, Afghanistan
Point-value climate at Lashkar Gah (Helmand, Afghanistan). Population approximately 201,546.
Located in Helmand, Afghanistan, Lashkar Gah has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 201,546. Monthly average temperatures range from 6.1°C / 43°F in January to 32.7°C / 90.9°F in July, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 26 mm / 1 in (January) — about 110 mm / 4.3 in across the year. Lashkar Gah is the capital of Helmand. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lashkar Gah's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.1°C43°F | 26 mm1″ | — |
| February | 9.1°C48.4°F | 23 mm0.9″ | — |
| March | 15.1°C59.2°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 21.4°C70.5°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| May | 26.9°C80.4°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 31.4°C88.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 32.7°C90.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 30°C86°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 24.7°C76.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 18.8°C65.8°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 12.1°C53.8°F | 4 mm0.2″ | — |
| December | 7.8°C46°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lashkar Gah?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Lashkar Gah's warmest month is July at an average of 32.7°C / 90.9°F, and its driest month is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Lashkar Gah?
Lashkar Gah, in Helmand, Afghanistan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 6.1°C / 43°F in January to 32.7°C / 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 110 mm / 4.3 in, with the wettest month being January (26 mm / 1 in) and the driest June (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Lashkar Gah in July?
The average temperature in Lashkar Gah in July is 32.7°C / 90.9°F, with rainfall of about 1 mm / 0 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Lashkar Gah?
The driest month in Lashkar Gah is June, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 31.4°C / 88.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Lashkar Gah?
The wettest month in Lashkar Gah is January, with approximately 26 mm / 1 in of average monthly rainfall.