Afghanistan

Afghanistan Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Afghanistan in December.

Thinking about venturing to Afghanistan this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Afghanistan in December

Afghanistan has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Ghazni at 5°C (41°F) to mild in Farah at 18°C (64°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Farah and -8°C (18°F) in Ghazni.

To explore the conditions in Afghanistan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Farah with an average of 10 mm (0.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Mimana with 44 mm (1.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Kabul gets around 182 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Afghanistan by month

Best Places to Visit in Afghanistan in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Afghanistan.

perfect weather
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tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Afghanistan

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Afghanistan?

Temperature range in Afghanistan (December)

Precipitation variation in Afghanistan (December)

Kabul

In December Kabul generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
253 hours
182 hours
177 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions

Farah

In December Farah generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
202 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions

Ghazni

In December Ghazni generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly sun hours
256 hours
195 hours
175 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions

Herat

In December Herat generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
143 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions

Kandahar

In December Kandahar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
216 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Afghanistan in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sudak 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Kabul 6°C (43°F) -7°C (19°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Mimana 9°C (48°F) -3°C (27°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Ghazni 5°C (41°F) -8°C (18°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Farah 18°C (64°F) 3°C (37°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Herat 13°C (55°F) 0°C (32°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)

Afghanistan weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Afghanistan in December?

In December, Afghanistan generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Kabul sees daytime temperatures near 6°C (43°F), with nights cooling to roughly -7°C (19°F).

What is the average temperature in Afghanistan in December?

Daytime temperatures in Kabul peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in December, dropping to about -7°C (19°F) overnight.

Does Afghanistan get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Afghanistan during December, with Kabul averaging close to 29 mm (1.1 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Afghanistan?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Kabul, December may not be the ideal time to visit Afghanistan.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Kabul. On the other hand, the months of January, February and March tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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