Climate of Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Area-weighted average across Badakhshan. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Badakhshan, a subdivision of Afghanistan, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -10.9°C / 12.4°F in January to 13.2°C / 55.8°F in July, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in to 98 mm / 3.9 in depending on the season (533 mm / 21 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10.9°C12.4°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Snowy |
| February | -10.7°C12.7°F | 63 mm2.5″ | Snowy |
| March | -6.5°C20.3°F | 92 mm3.6″ | Snowy |
| April | 0.3°C32.5°F | 98 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
| May | 5.1°C41.2°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| June | 9.7°C49.5°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| July | 13.2°C55.8°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
| August | 13.1°C55.6°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| September | 8.9°C48°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| October | 2.8°C37°F | 27 mm1.1″ | — |
| November | -3.8°C25.2°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Snowy |
| December | -8.3°C17.1°F | 50 mm2″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Badakhshan?
Badakhshan, Afghanistan does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 13.2°C / 55.8°F, and the driest is September at 8 mm / 0.3 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Badakhshan?
Badakhshan, Afghanistan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -10.9°C / 12.4°F in January to 13.2°C / 55.8°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 533 mm / 21 in, with the wettest month being April (98 mm / 3.9 in) and the driest September (8 mm / 0.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Badakhshan?
The hottest month in Badakhshan is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 13.2°C / 55.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Badakhshan?
The coldest month in Badakhshan is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -10.9°C / 12.4°F.
When does it rain most in Badakhshan?
The wettest month in Badakhshan is April, averaging about 98 mm / 3.9 in of rainfall. The driest is September with about 8 mm / 0.3 in.