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With daytime temperatures of 40°C (104°F) and nighttime lows of 24°C (75°F), August in Kandahar brings extremely high temperatures during the day. Minimal rainfall makes it a largely dry month.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Kandahar. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kandahar - and find the best time to visit.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Kandahar spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Kandahar between 2005 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during August.
Find out more about the weather in Afghanistan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Afghanistan in August →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Get ready for hot weather in August! Lightweight, breathable fabrics are your best friend during this month. Cotton and linen shirts, shorts, sundresses, and sandals will keep you comfortable. Light colors help reflect the heat, avoid wearing black. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
See the full Kandahar climate overview or explore weather in Afghanistan.
Where to go in August - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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