Afghanistan weather in August

Planning a getaway to Afghanistan this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

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 warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. In August, it is summer.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Sudak at 27°C to very warm 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.

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. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Kabul typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. Meanwhile, Kabul enjoys approximately 340 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Afghanistan in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Afghanistan climate page.

Where to go in Afghanistan in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Afghanistan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Afghanistan

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Afghanistan?

Average weather in 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.

Kabul
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<<   July July
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31°C 
17°C 
357 hours 
9.2 mm 
3 days 
30°C 
16°C 
340 hours 
5 mm 
2 days 
26°C 
12°C 
304 hours 
9.5 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Kabul

Average weather in Farah

In August Farah generally has very 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.

Farah
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<<   July July
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44°C 
28°C 
359 hours 
0.2 mm 
0 days 
43°C 
26°C 
346 hours 
0 mm 
0 days 
38°C 
20°C 
318 hours 
0 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Farah

Average weather in 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.

Ghazni
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<<   July July
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31°C 
16°C 
353 hours 
21 mm 
2 days 
30°C 
15°C 
342 hours 
17 mm 
1 day 
26°C 
11°C 
325 hours 
4.9 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Ghazni

Average weather in 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.

Herat
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<<   July July
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36°C 
21°C 
379 hours 
0 mm 
0 days 
35°C 
19°C 
345 hours 
0 mm 
0 days 
31°C 
14°C 
323 hours 
0.5 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Herat

Average weather in Kandahar

In August Kandahar generally has very 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.

Kandahar
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<<   July July
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42°C 
26°C 
342 hours 
2.3 mm 
0 days 
40°C 
24°C 
339 hours 
0.2 mm 
0 days 
36°C 
19°C 
323 hours 
0.1 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Kandahar

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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.

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