Kandahar Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Kandahar can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 42°C (108°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C (57°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 26°C (79°F) in July to 1°C (34°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Kandahar experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rain/snowfall, generally receiving 209 mm (8.2 in) annually. Kandahar can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 58 mm (2.3 in) of precipitation over 6 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (September), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm (0 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kandahar Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Kandahar can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 12.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 6.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Kandahar.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 59%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 23%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in November to 5 m/s (10 knots) in February. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)