Weather in October in Afghanistan
Thinking about venturing to Afghanistan this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Afghanistan in October?
Afghanistan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In October, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Sudak at 17°C and very warm in Farah at 31°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Farah and 12°C in Sudak.
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In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Farah with an average of 0.8 mm to moderate rainfall in Sudak with 40 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Kabul enjoys close to 283 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at October's conditions in Afghanistan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Afghanistan's yearly weather, check out our Afghanistan climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Afghanistan?
Kabul
In October Kabul generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Farah
In October Farah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ghazni
In October Ghazni generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Herat
In October Herat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kandahar
In October Kandahar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and almost no 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 October the best time to visit Afghanistan?
We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Afghanistan. Typically, the climate in Kabul is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Afghanistan is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Kabul. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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