Weather in March in Afghanistan
Are you planning a trip a to Afghanistan in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like 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 to warm in Farah at 25°C. At night it cools down to 10°C in Farah and 4°C in Sudak.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Farah with an average of 37 mm to moderate rainfall in Mimana with 96 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 205 hours of sunshine in Kabul. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Afghanistan in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Afghanistan climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Afghanistan?
Kabul
In March Kabul generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Farah
In March Farah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ghazni
In March Ghazni generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Herat
In March Herat generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kandahar
In March Kandahar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Afghanistan.
Is March the best 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, 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?
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