Climate of Kandahar, Afghanistan
Area-weighted average across Kandahar. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kandahar, a subdivision of Afghanistan, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 5.1°C / 41.2°F in January to 31.2°C / 88.2°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 44 mm / 1.7 in depending on the season (181 mm / 7.1 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 | 5.1°C41.2°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| February | 7.9°C46.2°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| March | 13.6°C56.5°F | 37 mm1.5″ | — |
| April | 19.9°C67.8°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 25°C77°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| June | 29.6°C85.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 31.2°C88.2°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 29.3°C84.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 24.3°C75.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 18.3°C64.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 11.9°C53.4°F | 7 mm0.3″ | — |
| December | 7.3°C45.1°F | 24 mm0.9″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kandahar?
The best months to visit Kandahar, Afghanistan for sunny, dry weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 31.2°C / 88.2°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Kandahar?
Kandahar, Afghanistan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 5.1°C / 41.2°F in January to 31.2°C / 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 181 mm / 7.1 in, with the wettest month being February (44 mm / 1.7 in) and the driest June (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 Kandahar?
The hottest month in Kandahar is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 31.2°C / 88.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Kandahar?
The coldest month in Kandahar is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 5.1°C / 41.2°F.
When does it rain most in Kandahar?
The wettest month in Kandahar is February, averaging about 44 mm / 1.7 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in.