Herat weather in December (Afghanistan)

Curious about the December weather in Herat? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Herat generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 13°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 0°C.

Herat in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 5 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 143 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April, May, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Herat climate page with graphs.

 

Herat, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 30 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 67%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 143 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Afghanistan in December

Find out more about the weather in Afghanistan in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Herat in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Afghanistan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Afghanistan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.