Kabul weather in April (Afghanistan)

How is the weather in Kabul in April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Kabul generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 4°C.

Kabul in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 233 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Kabul, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 90 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 61%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 233 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Afghanistan in April

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

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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 Kabul in April?

For visitors traveling to Kabul, 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 April.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
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 Kabul.

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.