Kabul, Afghanistan Climate & Monthly Averages

The climate of Kabul

A 27°C spread between its warmest and coolest months puts Kabul among the more strongly seasonal places we cover. July averages 91°F (33°C) by day; January averages 40°F (4°C), with nights at 20°F (-7°C).

Climate quick facts

• Hottest month: July - highs near 91°F (33°C)
• Coldest month: January - highs near 40°F (4°C)
• Decade extremes (2015-2024): 101°F (38°C) high · -11°F (-24°C) low
• Wettest month: March (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (13.0 h sun/day)
• Climate type: semi-arid
• Annual swing: 27°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 13°C
• Snow: about 14 days a year
• Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 3
• Average humidity: 48%

Temperatures through the year

July is the warm end of the year, averaging 91°F (33°C) by day and 65°F (18°C) overnight. January is the coolest month, with highs of 40°F (4°C) and lows near 20°F (-7°C). Days and nights are about 13°C apart on average - wider than 96% of the 3496 cities in our dataset.

Rain, sun and snow

June is the brightest month at 13.0 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 10.6 - sunnier than roughly 85% of the cities we track. Three of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is April through May. Relative humidity averages 48% across the year, drier than all but 5% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. Overnight lows average at or below freezing for 3 months, December through February. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 101°F (38°C) and the lowest daily minimum -11°F (-24°C).

How Kabul compares

• Its warmest and coolest months are 27°C apart - a wider seasonal swing than 92% of the 3496 cities we track.
• Annual precipitation is 14.2 inches (360 mm) - drier than all but 10% of the 3496 cities we track.
• Rain or snow reaches the ground on 58 days a year - fewer wet days than all but 11% of the 3496 cities we track.

Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.

Best time to visit Kabul

April to May and September to October is the sweet spot for Kabul - temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Expect 74°F (23°C) in the afternoon and around 5 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.

Pack for Kabul with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection, a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter and rain gear if you travel around March. Note the gap between afternoon and night: July pairs 91°F (33°C) with 65°F (18°C).