Kandahar Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Kandahar. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Kandahar sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 209 mm of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, February receives substantial rainfall, averaging 58 mm of precipitation, recorded across 6 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, September brings less rainfall, with 0.1 mm over 0 rainy days.

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

Annual Precipitation in Afghanistan

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Afghanistan. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Kandahar’s average annual precipitation is 209 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

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

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

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