Climate of Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh, Afghanistan
Point-value climate at Mazar-i-Sharif (Balkh, Afghanistan). Population approximately 458,151.
Located in Balkh, Afghanistan, Mazar-i-Sharif has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 458,151. Monthly average temperatures range from 3.2°C / 37.8°F in January to 32.3°C / 90.1°F in July, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 47 mm / 1.9 in (March) — about 186 mm / 7.3 in across the year. Mazar-i-Sharif is the capital of Balkh. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mazar-i-Sharif's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.2°C37.8°F | 30 mm1.2″ | — |
| February | 5.1°C41.2°F | 31 mm1.2″ | — |
| March | 10.5°C50.9°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| April | 17.9°C64.2°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 24.2°C75.6°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 30.1°C86.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 32.3°C90.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 30.2°C86.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 24.4°C75.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 16.9°C62.4°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 10.3°C50.5°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| December | 5.6°C42.1°F | 22 mm0.9″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Mazar-i-Sharif?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Mazar-i-Sharif's warmest month is July at an average of 32.3°C / 90.1°F, and its driest month is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Mazar-i-Sharif?
Mazar-i-Sharif, in Balkh, Afghanistan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 3.2°C / 37.8°F in January to 32.3°C / 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 186 mm / 7.3 in, with the wettest month being March (47 mm / 1.9 in) and the driest June (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Mazar-i-Sharif in July?
The average temperature in Mazar-i-Sharif in July is 32.3°C / 90.1°F, with rainfall of about 0 mm / 0 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Mazar-i-Sharif?
The driest month in Mazar-i-Sharif is June, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 30.1°C / 86.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Mazar-i-Sharif?
The wettest month in Mazar-i-Sharif is March, with approximately 47 mm / 1.9 in of average monthly rainfall.