Climate of Paktia, Afghanistan
Area-weighted average across Paktia. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Paktia, a subdivision of Afghanistan, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -6.2°C / 20.8°F in January to 19.6°C / 67.3°F in July, with rainfall from 7 mm / 0.3 in to 93 mm / 3.7 in depending on the season (473 mm / 18.6 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 | -6.2°C20.8°F | 49 mm1.9″ | Snowy |
| February | -4.6°C23.7°F | 76 mm3″ | Snowy |
| March | 1.7°C35.1°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Snowy |
| April | 8.6°C47.5°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| May | 13.2°C55.8°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| June | 18.3°C64.9°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 19.6°C67.3°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 18.7°C65.7°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 14.8°C58.6°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 9.3°C48.7°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
| November | 3.4°C38.1°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
| December | -2.2°C28°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Paktia?
The best months to visit Paktia, Afghanistan for sunny, dry weather are June, July, August, September. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 19.6°C / 67.3°F, and the driest is September with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Paktia?
Paktia, Afghanistan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -6.2°C / 20.8°F in January to 19.6°C / 67.3°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 473 mm / 18.6 in, with the wettest month being March (93 mm / 3.7 in) and the driest September (7 mm / 0.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Paktia?
The hottest month in Paktia is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 19.6°C / 67.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Paktia?
The coldest month in Paktia is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -6.2°C / 20.8°F.
When does it rain most in Paktia?
The wettest month in Paktia is March, averaging about 93 mm / 3.7 in of rainfall. The driest is September with about 7 mm / 0.3 in.