Climate of Samangan, Afghanistan
Area-weighted average across Samangan. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Samangan, a subdivision of Afghanistan, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -4.2°C / 24.4°F in January to 21.6°C / 70.9°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 78 mm / 3.1 in depending on the season (358 mm / 14.1 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 | -4.2°C24.4°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
| February | -2.8°C27°F | 56 mm2.2″ | Snowy |
| March | 2.6°C36.7°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| April | 9.4°C48.9°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| May | 14°C57.2°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 19.4°C66.9°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 21.6°C70.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 20.2°C68.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 15.3°C59.5°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 9.3°C48.7°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| November | 3.4°C38.1°F | 21 mm0.8″ | — |
| December | -1.1°C30°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Samangan?
The best months to visit Samangan, Afghanistan for sunny, dry weather are May, June, July, August, September. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 21.6°C / 70.9°F, and the driest is August with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Samangan?
Samangan, Afghanistan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -4.2°C / 24.4°F in January to 21.6°C / 70.9°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 358 mm / 14.1 in, with the wettest month being April (78 mm / 3.1 in) and the driest August (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 Samangan?
The hottest month in Samangan is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.6°C / 70.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Samangan?
The coldest month in Samangan is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -4.2°C / 24.4°F.
When does it rain most in Samangan?
The wettest month in Samangan is April, averaging about 78 mm / 3.1 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 0 mm / 0 in.