Kabul, Afghanistan Weather
Kabul hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 88°F (31°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 89°F (32°C).
Current conditions in detail
Kabul weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Kabul looks sunny, with a high of 89° and an overnight low of 61°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Kabul 14-day forecast
About the weather in Kabul
Weather in Kabul is shaped by its semi-arid climate - expect big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall. July afternoons typically reach 91°F (33°C), while January highs hover near 40°F (4°C). Annual precipitation averages 14.2 inches (360 mm) over about 58 rainy days.
Kabul weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 91°F (33°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 40°F (4°C)
- Record high: 101°F (38°C) · Record low: -11°F (-24°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: March (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (13.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid - big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall
- Snow: about 14 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 91°F (33°C) and overnight lows stay near 65°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 40°F (4°C) and lows around 20°F (-7°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 101°F (38°C) and dropped as low as -11°F (-24°C).
Rain, sun and snow
March is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.0 inches (76 mm) of rain over 10 days, while September is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.0 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 14 days in a typical year, mostly from November through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Kabul stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 66°F (19°C) and nights around 42°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season, plus around 2 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Kabul runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (32°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Kabul is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 70°F (21°C) and nights around 45°F (7°C); rain falls on about 8 days over the three months.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Kabul is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 44°F (7°C) and nights around 23°F (-5°C); rain falls on about 16 days over the three months, plus around 10 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Kabul by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 20° | 7 | 1.6 in | 7.8 h/day | 59% |
| February | 44° | 23° | 7 | 2.0 in | 8.8 h/day | 61% |
| March | 54° | 33° | 10 | 3.0 in | 9.1 h/day | 65% |
| April | 67° | 43° | 10 | 2.9 in | 10.9 h/day | 57% |
| May | 76° | 51° | 8 | 1.5 in | 12.1 h/day | 47% |
| June | 86° | 59° | 2 | 0.3 in | 13.0 h/day | 30% |
| July | 91° | 65° | 2 | 0.4 in | 12.8 h/day | 40% |
| August | 89° | 63° | 3 | 0.6 in | 12.4 h/day | 42% |
| September | 83° | 56° | 2 | 0.2 in | 11.6 h/day | 38% |
| October | 71° | 46° | 2 | 0.4 in | 10.4 h/day | 39% |
| November | 57° | 34° | 4 | 1.0 in | 9.0 h/day | 50% |
| December | 49° | 26° | 2 | 0.4 in | 8.8 h/day | 49% |