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Weather in January in Afghanistan

Planning a trip to Afghanistan this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Afghanistan in January?

The weather in Afghanistan in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Ghazni at 1°C and mild in Farah at 16°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Farah and -13°C in Ghazni. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Afghanistan. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Afghanistan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Farah with an average of 29 mm to moderate rainfall in Mimana with 58 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 177 hours of sunlight anticipated in Kabul. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Afghanistan climate page.

Where to go in Afghanistan in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Afghanistan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Afghanistan?

Kabul

In January Kabul generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kabul
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
17°C 
4°C 
3,176 hours 
474 mm 
49 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-11°C 
177 hours 
49 mm 
2 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-9°C 
179 hours 
76 mm 
3 days 
poor 
Climate in Kabul

Farah

In January Farah generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Farah
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
31°C 
15°C 
3,349 hours 
129 mm 
20 days 
tolerable 
January January
16°C 
2°C 
204 hours 
29 mm 
4 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
18°C 
4°C 
198 hours 
33 mm 
4 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Farah

Ghazni

In January Ghazni generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ghazni
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
17°C 
2°C 
3,262 hours 
333 mm 
32 days 
poor 
January January
1°C 
-13°C 
175 hours 
41 mm 
a single day 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-11°C 
175 hours 
61 mm 
2 days 
poor 
Climate in Ghazni

Herat

In January Herat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Herat
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
24°C 
10°C 
3,134 hours 
294 mm 
41 days 
poor 
January January
11°C 
-1°C 
149 hours 
52 mm 
6 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
13°C 
0°C 
154 hours 
71 mm 
8 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Herat

Kandahar

In January Kandahar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Kandahar
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
29°C 
13°C 
3,378 hours 
209 mm 
28 days 
unpleasant 
January January
14°C 
1°C 
200 hours 
46 mm 
6 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
17°C 
3°C 
181 hours 
58 mm 
6 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Kandahar

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Afghanistan.

Is January the best time to visit Afghanistan?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kabul, January 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. 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.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Afghanistan? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Afghanistan.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.