Climate of Kabul, Afghanistan
Area-weighted average across Kabul. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kabul, a subdivision of Afghanistan, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -2.9°C / 26.8°F in January to 23.5°C / 74.3°F in July, with rainfall from 5 mm / 0.2 in to 101 mm / 4 in depending on the season (448 mm / 17.6 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 | -2.9°C26.8°F | 47 mm1.9″ | Snowy |
| February | -0.4°C31.3°F | 75 mm3″ | Snowy |
| March | 5.2°C41.4°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
| April | 11.7°C53.1°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| May | 16.1°C61°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.6°C70.9°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 23.5°C74.3°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 22.5°C72.5°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 18.3°C64.9°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 12.4°C54.3°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| November | 6.3°C43.3°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
| December | 0.7°C33.3°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kabul?
The best months to visit Kabul, Afghanistan for sunny, dry weather are May, June, July, August, September. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 23.5°C / 74.3°F, and the driest is September with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Kabul?
Kabul, Afghanistan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -2.9°C / 26.8°F in January to 23.5°C / 74.3°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 448 mm / 17.6 in, with the wettest month being March (101 mm / 4 in) and the driest September (5 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Kabul?
The hottest month in Kabul is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.5°C / 74.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Kabul?
The coldest month in Kabul is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -2.9°C / 26.8°F.
When does it rain most in Kabul?
The wettest month in Kabul is March, averaging about 101 mm / 4 in of rainfall. The driest is September with about 5 mm / 0.2 in.