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Kabul, Afghanistan Climate & Monthly Averages

Kabul has a semi-arid climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 91° by day; January is the coldest at 40°.

Afghanistan 🇦🇫 · semi-arid climate
Annual avg
55°
Hottest month
July
Coldest month
January
Rainy days / yr
58
Sunshine
10.6 h/day
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Kabul's climate is a story of contrasts

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).

Warm end

July

91° by day 65° at night
Cold end

January

40° by day 20° at night

The two ends of 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.

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).

More climate facts for Kabul
  • 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%

Four distinct parts of the year in Kabul

Spring (March through May)

Through spring, Kabul is mild: 66°F (19°C) by day, 42°F (6°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season, plus about 2 snowy days. Daylight is generous - around 10.7 hours of sun a day.

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 sparse, near 1.2 inches (31 mm) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 12.7 hours of sun a day.

Fall (September through November)

Fall brings comfortable warmth here - highs near 70°F (21°C), nights near 45°F (7°C), and rain comes on about 8 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 10.3 hours of sun a day.

Winter (December through February)

Winter in Kabul runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 44°F (7°C) and nights around 23°F (-5°C); rain comes on about 16 days over the three months, plus about 10 snowy days.

Kabul temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset

Highest daily value
101°
in July
Lowest daily value
-11°
in January
Annual precipitation
14.2"
Snowy days / yr
14

Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.

Choosing a season in Kabul

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.

What to pack

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).

Monthly highs, lows and seasonal change

Monthly averages for Kabul based on 2015–2024 weather data. Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th; wet-day chance is the share of days with measurable rain.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineDaylightWet-day chanceHumidity
January 40° 20° 7 1.6 in 7.8 h/day 10.1 h 22% 59%
February 44° 23° 7 2.0 in 8.8 h/day 10.9 h 24% 61%
March 54° 33° 10 3.0 in 9.1 h/day 11.9 h 33% 65%
April 67° 43° 10 2.9 in 10.9 h/day 13.0 h 33% 57%
May 76° 51° 8 1.5 in 12.1 h/day 14.0 h 25% 47%
June 86° 59° 2 0.3 in 13.0 h/day 14.5 h 6% 30%
July 91° 65° 2 0.4 in 12.8 h/day 14.2 h 7% 40%
August 89° 63° 3 0.6 in 12.4 h/day 13.4 h 9% 42%
September 83° 56° 2 0.2 in 11.6 h/day 12.3 h 5% 38%
October 71° 46° 2 0.4 in 10.4 h/day 11.2 h 7% 39%
November 57° 34° 4 1.0 in 9.0 h/day 10.3 h 15% 50%
December 49° 26° 2 0.4 in 8.8 h/day 9.9 h 6% 49%

Kabul from the coldest month to the hottest

Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Kabul's coldest night and warmest afternoon.

January

Coldest
40°20°
Rain
7 days
Sunshine
7.8 h
Daylight
10.1 h
Snow
5 days

February

44°23°
Rain
7 days
Sunshine
8.8 h
Daylight
10.9 h
Snow
4 days

March

Wettest
54°33°
Rain
10 days
Sunshine
9.1 h
Daylight
11.9 h
Snow
2 days

April

67°43°
Rain
10 days
Sunshine
10.9 h
Daylight
13.0 h

May

76°51°
Rain
8 days
Sunshine
12.1 h
Daylight
14.0 h

June

Sunniest
86°59°
Rain
2 days
Sunshine
13.0 h
Daylight
14.5 h

July

Hottest
91°65°
Rain
2 days
Sunshine
12.8 h
Daylight
14.2 h

August

89°63°
Rain
3 days
Sunshine
12.4 h
Daylight
13.4 h

September

Driest
83°56°
Rain
2 days
Sunshine
11.6 h
Daylight
12.3 h

October

71°46°
Rain
2 days
Sunshine
10.4 h
Daylight
11.2 h

November

57°34°
Rain
4 days
Sunshine
9.0 h
Daylight
10.3 h
Snow
1 day

December

49°26°
Rain
2 days
Sunshine
8.8 h
Daylight
9.9 h
Snow
1 day

Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Kabul's coolest part of the year: January, February, December.

Where Kabul sits among other climates

  • 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.

These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.

Questions about Kabul's seasonal changes

Are nights cold in Kabul?
By about 13°C on an average day - a wider day-to-night gap than most of the 3496 cities we track. In July that means 91°F (33°C) down to 65°F (18°C).
How hot does Kabul get in summer?
July averages 91°F (33°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
How humid does Kabul get?
Relative humidity averages 48% across the year, which reads as dry. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.
How many rainy days does Kabul get in a year?
About 58 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 14.2 inches (360 mm). That works out at roughly 6.2 mm on an average wet day.
Is Kabul cold in winter?
January nights average 20°F (-7°C). Frost and occasional ice are part of the season.