Kandahar weather in January (Afghanistan)

How is the weather in Kandahar in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Kandahar generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Kandahar in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 6 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 200 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm March, April, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kandahar, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 58%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 200 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Kandahar in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kandahar.

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.