January Rainfall and Precipitation in Afghanistan

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Afghanistan in January.

Afghanistan experiences precipitation in January ranging from low in Farah (29 mm (1.1 in)) to moderate in Mimana (58 mm (2.3 in)). During January, winter is in full swing.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Afghanistan precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does Afghanistan receive in January?

Kabul stays mostly dry in January, with average snow/rainfall close to 49 mm (1.9 in).

How many days does it rain in Afghanistan in January?

Rainfall in Kabul typically falls on roughly 2 days days in January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Afghanistan?

Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Afghanistan.

What is the wettest city in January in Afghanistan?

Looking at our data, Mimana tops the wettest-cities list in Afghanistan for January, with monthly snow/rainfall averaging 58 mm (2.3 in).

What is the driest city in January in Afghanistan?

Based on our database, Farah sees the least rainfall in Afghanistan in January, with around 29 mm (1.1 in) on average.

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