Average Monthly Sunshine in Kandahar

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kandahar receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Kandahar varies. It peaks at 370 hours in June and drops to 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’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

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

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.