Best Time to Visit Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh, Afghanistan
Mazar-i-Sharif is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Mazar-i-Sharif 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 3.2°C / 37.8°F in January to 32.3°C / 90.1°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 47 mm / 1.9 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh, Afghanistan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mazar-i-Sharif'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 | 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mazar-i-Sharif?
The best time to visit Mazar-i-Sharif for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 32.3°C / 90.1°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mazar-i-Sharif's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mazar-i-Sharif?
The rainy season at Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 11 mm / 0.4 in. The wettest single month is March (47 mm / 1.9 in).
What is the driest month in Mazar-i-Sharif?
The driest month in Mazar-i-Sharif is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 30.1°C / 86.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mazar-i-Sharif?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mazar-i-Sharif — 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 47 mm / 1.9 in in March, and the coldest month averages 3.2°C / 37.8°F.
Is Mazar-i-Sharif climate different from Afghanistan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mazar-i-Sharif 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 Mazar-i-Sharif specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.