Kandahar Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Kandahar can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months,
and mild during the cooler months.
The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Kandahar can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 42°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 1°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kandahar experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rain/snowfall, generally receiving 209 mm annually. Kandahar can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 58 mm of precipitation over 6 rainy days.
In contrast September, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm of rainfall, 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
Sunshine over the year
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in November to 5 m/s in February.
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 Kandahar in Afghanistan
During the months of March and November 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 42°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 58 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 370 hours of sunshine.
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