Climate of Nangarhar, Afghanistan
Area-weighted average across Nangarhar. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Nangarhar, a subdivision of Afghanistan, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 4.6°C / 40.3°F in January to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in July, with rainfall from 14 mm / 0.6 in to 105 mm / 4.1 in depending on the season (510 mm / 20.1 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 | 4.6°C40.3°F | 35 mm1.4″ | — |
| February | 6.2°C43.2°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| March | 10.6°C51.1°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| April | 16.7°C62.1°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| May | 22.3°C72.1°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| June | 27.2°C81°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 27.6°C81.7°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 26.5°C79.7°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 23.3°C73.9°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 17.9°C64.2°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 11.9°C53.4°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
| December | 6.8°C44.2°F | 35 mm1.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nangarhar?
The best months to visit Nangarhar, Afghanistan for sunny, dry weather are June, July, August, September, October. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 27.6°C / 81.7°F, and the driest is October with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Nangarhar?
Nangarhar, Afghanistan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 4.6°C / 40.3°F in January to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 510 mm / 20.1 in, with the wettest month being March (105 mm / 4.1 in) and the driest October (14 mm / 0.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Nangarhar?
The hottest month in Nangarhar is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.6°C / 81.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Nangarhar?
The coldest month in Nangarhar is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 4.6°C / 40.3°F.
When does it rain most in Nangarhar?
The wettest month in Nangarhar is March, averaging about 105 mm / 4.1 in of rainfall. The driest is October with about 14 mm / 0.6 in.