Herat Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Herat experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very hot days
to cold weather.
It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Herat is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in July to a chilly 11°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -1°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Herat maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 294 mm. The seasons in Herat, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, March, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 73 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 8 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Herat Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Herat, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.8 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Herat.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 72%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 30%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s and 6 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, April, October, November and December and highest during July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Herat in Afghanistan
During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
March tops the wettest month list with 73 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 379 hours of sunshine.
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