Kabul weather in May (Afghanistan)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Kabul this May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During May, Kabul is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 23°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Kabul in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. On average, there are about 8 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 310 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Kabul.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. 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 May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 48%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 310 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Afghanistan in May

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 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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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