Herat weather in March (Afghanistan)

Looking to travel to Herat in March? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Herat generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

Herat in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 203 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 in March and which places have the best weather 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 Herat in March?

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 in March.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.