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Kabul Climate by Month

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 day and 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 averages reaching -11°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Kabul in Afghanistan

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Kabul?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Kabul have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Kabul?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kabul?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kabul?
    April tops the wettest month list with 90 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kabul?
    August is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kabul?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 357 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Kabul

    Sun   Dec 15
    15°C | -2°C
    S 4 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    11°C | 1°C
    NE 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    12°C | 0°C
    S 7 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain