Weather in May in Afghanistan
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 is the weather like 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 to very hot in Farah at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Farah and 13°C 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 to moderate rainfall in Kabul with 62 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Kabul enjoys close to 310 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a more detailed look at Afghanistan's conditions throughout the year, check out our Afghanistan climate page.
Where to go in Afghanistan in May
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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 May for the 5 most popular destinations in Afghanistan?
Kabul
In May Kabul generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Farah
In May Farah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Ghazni
In May Ghazni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Herat
In May Herat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Kandahar
In May Kandahar generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Afghanistan.
Is May the best 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, July, August, 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?
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.
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