Afghanistan

Afghanistan Weather in March

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

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Sudak Kabul Mimana Ghazni

Considering a trip to Afghanistan this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Afghanistan in March

Afghanistan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In March, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to warm, and moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Sudak at 9°C (48°F) to warm in Farah at 25°C (77°F). At night it cools down to 10°C (50°F) in Farah and 4°C (39°F) in Sudak.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Afghanistan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Farah with an average of 37 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Mimana with 96 mm (3.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this March. For example, Kabul gets approximately 205 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Afghanistan by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Afghanistan — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sudak)

January6°C (43°F) February6°C (43°F) March9°C (48°F) April13°C (55°F) May19°C (66°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September22°C (72°F) October17°C (63°F) November12°C (54°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Afghanistan in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Afghanistan.

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Afghanistan?

Temperature range in Afghanistan (March)

Precipitation variation in Afghanistan (March)

Kabul

In March Kabul generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
205 hours
233 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Kabul →

Farah

In March Farah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
25°C (77°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
236 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Farah →

Ghazni

In March Ghazni generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
228 hours
259 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Ghazni →

Herat

In March Herat generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
203 hours
236 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Herat →

Kandahar

In March Kandahar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
23°C (73°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
235 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kandahar →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sudak 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Kabul 10°C (50°F) -2°C (28°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Mimana 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Ghazni 9°C (48°F) -4°C (25°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Farah 25°C (77°F) 10°C (50°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Herat 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

Afghanistan weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Afghanistan in March?

In March, Afghanistan generally has poor weather conditions. Kabul sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in Afghanistan in March?

Average temperatures in Afghanistan during March range from a nighttime low near -2°C (28°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Kabul.

Does Afghanistan get a lot of snow/rain in March?

Not particularly. Kabul averages just 80 mm (3.1 in) of snow/rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Afghanistan.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Afghanistan?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Afghanistan with often poor weather in Kabul.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, 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?

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