Herat weather in March (Afghanistan)

What weather conditions can you expect in Herat this March? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of March in Herat typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 5°C.

Precipitation

Herat in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 8 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 203 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April, May, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Herat, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 62%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 203 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Afghanistan in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Herat, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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.