Afghanistan

Afghanistan Weather in July

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

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Sudak Kabul Mimana Ghazni

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

What to Expect in Afghanistan in July

In July, Afghanistan experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Sudak at 27°C (81°F) to very hot in Farah at 44°C (111°F). At night it cools down to 28°C (82°F) in Farah and 21°C (70°F) in Sudak. On average, July is the warmest month of the year in Afghanistan. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For a closer look at conditions across Afghanistan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Herat with an average of 0 mm (0 in) to low rainfall in Sudak with 23 mm (0.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Kabul enjoys about 357 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Afghanistan in July

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Afghanistan?

Temperature range in Afghanistan (July)

Precipitation variation in Afghanistan (July)

Kabul

In July Kabul generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
353 hours
357 hours
340 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kabul →

Farah

In July Farah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 44°C (111°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
42°C (108°F)
44°C (111°F)
43°C (109°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
361 hours
359 hours
346 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Farah →

Ghazni

In July Ghazni generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
346 hours
353 hours
342 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ghazni →

Herat

In July Herat generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
363 hours
379 hours
345 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Herat →

Kandahar

In July Kandahar generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C (108°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
41°C (106°F)
42°C (108°F)
40°C (104°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
370 hours
342 hours
339 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kandahar →

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Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sudak 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Kabul 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Mimana 33°C (91°F) 18°C (64°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Ghazni 31°C (88°F) 16°C (61°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Farah 44°C (111°F) 28°C (82°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Herat 36°C (97°F) 21°C (70°F) 0 mm (0 in)

Afghanistan weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Afghanistan in July?

Expect pleasant weather across Afghanistan in July. The popular destination of Kabul averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Afghanistan in July?

In Kabul, the average daytime high in July is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does Afghanistan get a lot of rain in July?

Not particularly. Kabul averages just 9.2 mm (0.4 in) of rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for Afghanistan.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Afghanistan?

In our opinion, July is a good time to visit Afghanistan with overall perfect weather in Kabul.

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.

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