Kabul weather in January (Afghanistan)

How is the weather in Kabul in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Kabul generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 2°C, while nights can cool down to about -11°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Kabul in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 2 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 177 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Kabul, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 6%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 49 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 177 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Afghanistan in January

Find out more about the weather in Afghanistan in January 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 January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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.