Climate of Bamyan, Afghanistan
Area-weighted average across Bamyan. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Bamyan, a subdivision of Afghanistan, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -12.3°C / 9.9°F in January to 14.4°C / 57.9°F in July, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in to 96 mm / 3.8 in depending on the season (398 mm / 15.7 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 | -12.3°C9.9°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| February | -10.5°C13.1°F | 70 mm2.8″ | Snowy |
| March | -4.7°C23.5°F | 66 mm2.6″ | Snowy |
| April | 2.4°C36.3°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| May | 7.1°C44.8°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| June | 12.6°C54.7°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| July | 14.4°C57.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 13.5°C56.3°F | 1 mm0″ | — |
| September | 8.8°C47.8°F | 7 mm0.3″ | — |
| October | 3°C37.4°F | 20 mm0.8″ | — |
| November | -2.9°C26.8°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| December | -8.3°C17.1°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bamyan?
The best months to visit Bamyan, Afghanistan for sunny, dry weather are July. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 14.4°C / 57.9°F, and the driest is August with about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Bamyan?
Bamyan, Afghanistan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -12.3°C / 9.9°F in January to 14.4°C / 57.9°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 398 mm / 15.7 in, with the wettest month being April (96 mm / 3.8 in) and the driest August (1 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Bamyan?
The hottest month in Bamyan is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 14.4°C / 57.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Bamyan?
The coldest month in Bamyan is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -12.3°C / 9.9°F.
When does it rain most in Bamyan?
The wettest month in Bamyan is April, averaging about 96 mm / 3.8 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 1 mm / 0 in.