Best Time to Visit Maidan Shar, Maidan Wardak, Afghanistan
Maidan Shar is at its sunniest and driest in June–September.
The best time to visit Maidan Shar for sunny, dry weather is June–September — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through June–December; the wetter half falls in January–May. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -6.9°C / 19.6°F in January to 21°C / 69.8°F in July, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (August) to 70 mm / 2.8 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Maidan Shar, Maidan Wardak, Afghanistan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Maidan Shar'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 18.9°C66°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 21°C69.8°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 20°C68°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 15.3°C59.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maidan Shar?
The best time to visit Maidan Shar for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 21°C / 69.8°F, and the driest is August with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Maidan Shar's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Maidan Shar?
The rainy season at Maidan Shar, Maidan Wardak runs through January–May, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 24 mm / 0.9 in. The wettest single month is March (70 mm / 2.8 in).
What is the driest month in Maidan Shar?
The driest month in Maidan Shar is August, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 20°C / 68°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Maidan Shar?
The least comfortable months for travel to Maidan Shar — 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 70 mm / 2.8 in in March, and the coldest month averages -6.9°C / 19.6°F.
Is Maidan Shar climate different from Afghanistan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Maidan Shar 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 Maidan Shar specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.