Weather in December in Afghanistan
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 is the weather like 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 to mild in Farah at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Farah and -8°C 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 to moderate rainfall in Mimana with 44 mm.Average sunshine
The city Kabul usually sees around 182 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.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 December for the 5 most popular destinations in Afghanistan?
Kabul
In December Kabul generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Farah
In December Farah generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ghazni
In December Ghazni generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Herat
In December Herat generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kandahar
In December Kandahar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Afghanistan.
Is December the best 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, July, August, 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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