Herat weather in January (Afghanistan)

Curious about the climate in Herat this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Herat typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 11°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -1°C. During January, the city enjoys the most temperate climate of the year.

Precipitation

Herat in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 6 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 149 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Herat. April, May, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Herat, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 149 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Afghanistan in January

Find out more about the weather in Afghanistan and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Herat.

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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.