Climate of Paktika, Afghanistan
Area-weighted average across Paktika. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Paktika, a subdivision of Afghanistan, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -3.6°C / 25.5°F in January to 23.2°C / 73.8°F in July, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in to 49 mm / 1.9 in depending on the season (274 mm / 10.8 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 | -3.6°C25.5°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
| February | -1.1°C30°F | 49 mm1.9″ | Snowy |
| March | 5.7°C42.3°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| April | 11.8°C53.2°F | 33 mm1.3″ | — |
| May | 16.8°C62.2°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.8°C71.2°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 23.2°C73.8°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 22.2°C72°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 18.5°C65.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 12.3°C54.1°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| November | 6.1°C43°F | 9 mm0.4″ | — |
| December | 0.6°C33.1°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Paktika?
The best months to visit Paktika, Afghanistan for sunny, dry weather are May, June, July, August, September. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 23.2°C / 73.8°F, and the driest is September with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Paktika?
Paktika, Afghanistan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -3.6°C / 25.5°F in January to 23.2°C / 73.8°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 274 mm / 10.8 in, with the wettest month being February (49 mm / 1.9 in) and the driest September (2 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Paktika?
The hottest month in Paktika is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.2°C / 73.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Paktika?
The coldest month in Paktika is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -3.6°C / 25.5°F.
When does it rain most in Paktika?
The wettest month in Paktika is February, averaging about 49 mm / 1.9 in of rainfall. The driest is September with about 2 mm / 0.1 in.