Ghazni Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Temperatures in Ghazni, Afghanistan, vary greatly throughout the year. July is the hottest month at 31°C (88°F), while January is the coldest at 1°C (34°F).
The city tends toward dry conditions, with around 333 mm (13 in) of rain/snowfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct dry season from May to December. July is the sunniest month, averaging 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Ghazni
The climate in Ghazni is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in July to a very cold 1°C (34°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 16°C (61°F) in July to around -13°C (9°F) during the colder months.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Ghazni
Ghazni maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 333 mm (13 in). The climate in Ghazni shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate snowfall in February, the wettest month, with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation over 2 snowy days.
In contrast, the driest month September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.9 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ghazni Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Ghazni
For those who appreciate different seasons, Ghazni serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.8 hours of daily sunlight.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Ghazni by Month
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Ghazni.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 72%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 35%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Ghazni
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 4 m/s (8 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in July, September and December and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, August, October and November. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Ghazni 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
