Weather in August in Afghanistan
Considering a trip to Afghanistan this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Afghanistan in August?
In August, Afghanistan experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. It's the height of summer.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Sudak at 27°C to very hot in Farah at 43°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Farah and 21°C in Sudak. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.For a closer look at conditions across Afghanistan, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Farah with an average of 0 mm to low rainfall in Sudak with 25 mm. In Kabul, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 340 hours of sunshine in Kabul. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Afghanistan climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Afghanistan?
Kabul
In August Kabul generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Farah
In August Farah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Ghazni
In August Ghazni generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Herat
In August Herat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kandahar
In August Kandahar generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Afghanistan?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Afghanistan. Typically, the climate in Kabul is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Kabul. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and March tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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