Climate of Herat, Afghanistan
Area-weighted average across Herat. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Herat, a subdivision of Afghanistan, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 0.3°C / 32.5°F in January to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 52 mm / 2 in depending on the season (252 mm / 9.9 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 | 0.3°C32.5°F | 50 mm2″ | Snowy |
| February | 2.7°C36.9°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| March | 7.9°C46.2°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| April | 14.5°C58.1°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 19.6°C67.3°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 24.4°C75.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.5°C79.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 24.7°C76.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 19.9°C67.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 13.9°C57°F | 5 mm0.2″ | — |
| November | 7.9°C46.2°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
| December | 3.1°C37.6°F | 38 mm1.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Herat?
The best months to visit Herat, Afghanistan for sunny, dry weather are April, May, June, July, August, September. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 26.5°C / 79.7°F, and the driest is July with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Herat?
Herat, Afghanistan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 0.3°C / 32.5°F in January to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 252 mm / 9.9 in, with the wettest month being March (52 mm / 2 in) and the driest July (0 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 Herat?
The hottest month in Herat is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.5°C / 79.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Herat?
The coldest month in Herat is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 0.3°C / 32.5°F.
When does it rain most in Herat?
The wettest month in Herat is March, averaging about 52 mm / 2 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 0 mm / 0 in.