Weather in April in Afghanistan
Thinking about venturing to Afghanistan this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Afghanistan in April?
Afghanistan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In April, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Sudak at 13°C to very warm in Farah at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Farah and 8°C in Sudak.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Afghanistan, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Farah with an average of 11 mm to moderate rainfall in Kabul with 90 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Kabul.Average sunshine
The city Kabul usually sees around 233 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a more detailed look at Afghanistan's conditions throughout the year, check out our Afghanistan climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Afghanistan, check out our Afghanistan's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Afghanistan?
Kabul
In April Kabul generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Farah
In April Farah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ghazni
In April Ghazni generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Herat
In April Herat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kandahar
In April Kandahar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Afghanistan.
Is April the best time to visit Afghanistan?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Kabul, April might be a good time to visit Afghanistan.
On average, the best time to visit Afghanistan is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Kabul. The weather in January, February and March, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Afghanistan.
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