Afghanistan weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Afghanistan this January 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 January?
The weather in Afghanistan in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. January is a winter month.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Ghazni at 1°C and moderate 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.
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. 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 specific regional insights in Afghanistan for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Afghanistan climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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