Weather in March in Afghanistan
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 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.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 to moderate rainfall in Mimana with 96 mm.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.
Where to go in Afghanistan in March
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Afghanistan, check out our Afghanistan's climate page.
Popular destinations
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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?
We have much more information about the climate in Afghanistan.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Afghanistan? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Afghanistan.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.