Afghanistan

Afghanistan Weather in May

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

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Sudak Kabul Mimana Ghazni

Planning a getaway to Afghanistan this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Afghanistan in May

In May, Afghanistan experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Sudak at 19°C (66°F) to very hot in Farah at 38°C (100°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Farah and 13°C (55°F) in Sudak.

To explore the conditions in Afghanistan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Farah with an average of 1.5 mm (0.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Kabul with 62 mm (2.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Kabul sees close to 310 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Afghanistan in May

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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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Afghanistan?

Temperature range in Afghanistan (May)

Precipitation variation in Afghanistan (May)

Kabul

In May Kabul generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
310 hours
353 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kabul →

Farah

In May Farah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
38°C (100°F)
42°C (108°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
253 hours
333 hours
361 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Farah →

Ghazni

In May Ghazni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
259 hours
314 hours
346 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ghazni →

Herat

In May Herat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
31°C (88°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
236 hours
330 hours
363 hours
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
2 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Herat →

Kandahar

In May Kandahar generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
36°C (97°F)
41°C (106°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
346 hours
370 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kandahar →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sudak 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Kabul 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Mimana 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Ghazni 24°C (75°F) 8°C (46°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Farah 38°C (100°F) 21°C (70°F) 1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Herat 31°C (88°F) 15°C (59°F) 5.7 mm (0.2 in)

Afghanistan weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Afghanistan in May?

Afghanistan typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kabul average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Afghanistan in May?

In Kabul, the average daytime high in May is 23°C (73°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does Afghanistan get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Kabul averages just 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Afghanistan.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Afghanistan?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Afghanistan with overall perfect weather in Kabul.

Generally speaking, May, June, September and October provide perfect weather in Kabul. On the other hand, the months of January, February and March tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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