Kabul Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kabul experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm 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 Kabul is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a chilly 2°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -11°C in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kabul has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 474 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Kabul, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 90 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 5 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Kabul 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 Kabul, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 5.9 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 Kabul.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 70%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 36%. 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 over the year ranges from 1 m/s in January, February and December to 4 m/s in June and July.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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2 m/s
1 m/s
2 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Kabul in Afghanistan
Other facts from our historical weather data:The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 90 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 357 hours of sunshine.
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