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January in Herat brings low temperatures, with highs of 11°C (52°F) and nights dropping to -1°C (30°F). Expect some snow/rainfall, with around 52 mm (2 in) typical for the month.
For Herat itself, April, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Herat spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Herat between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during January.
Find out more about the weather in Afghanistan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Afghanistan in January →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The weather can be unpredictable in January, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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