Kandahar Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kandahar, Afghanistan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Kandahar is known for its low rain/snowfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 209 mm (8.2 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, February receives substantial rainfall, averaging 58 mm (2.3 in) of precipitation, recorded across 6 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, September brings less rainfall, with 0.1 mm (0 in) over 0 rainy days.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). The city receives 181 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kandahar Temperature page.

Kandahar's average annual precipitation is 209 mm (8.2 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Kandahar's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kandahar Climate page.