Kandahar Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Kandahar. Expect long, bright days with 370 hours in June and darker periods with just 181 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 3378 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kandahar serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 6.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Kandahar enjoys an average of 3378 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

February, Kandahar’s wettest month, receives 2.3 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Kandahar Precipitation page.