Capital city in Kabul Province, Afghanistan
Kabul weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Kabul
Apr–May and Sep–Oct are mildest. Jun–Aug is hot and dusty; Dec–Feb is very cold with heavy air pollution. Security, not weather, decides whether to go.
Kabul weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan7°40 mm
- Feb9°65 mm
- Mar15°78 mm
- Apr21°79 mm
- May26°48 mm
- Jun31°30 mm
- Jul33°34 mm
- Aug32°42 mm
- Sep28°33 mm
- Oct22°25 mm
- Nov15°28 mm
- Dec10°19 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C44°F | -4°C24°F | 40 mm | 53% | Cold |
| February | 9°C48°F | -4°C26°F | 65 mm | 59% | Cold |
| March | 15°C60°F | 2°C36°F | 78 mm | 55% | Cool |
| April | 21°C71°F | 7°C44°F | 79 mm | 51% | Pleasant |
| May | 26°C80°F | 10°C51°F | 48 mm | 44% | Pleasant |
| June | 31°C88°F | 14°C57°F | 30 mm | 33% | Pleasant |
| July | 33°C92°F | 16°C61°F | 34 mm | 29% | Hot |
| August | 32°C90°F | 15°C59°F | 42 mm | 30% | Pleasant |
| September | 28°C83°F | 11°C52°F | 33 mm | 30% | Pleasant |
| October | 22°C72°F | 6°C44°F | 25 mm | 33% | Pleasant |
| November | 15°C60°F | 2°C35°F | 28 mm | 40% | Cool |
| December | 10°C50°F | -2°C28°F | 19 mm | 45% | Cold |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Kabul?
Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Apr–May and Sep–Oct are mildest. Jun–Aug is hot and dusty; Dec–Feb is very cold with heavy air pollution. Security, not weather, decides whether to go.
When is the rainy season in Kabul?
Rain peaks in April with about 79 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Kabul?
July, with average highs of 33°C (92°F).
How cold does Kabul get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -4°C (24°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- UK FCDO: Afghanistan travel advice
- US State Department: Afghanistan advisory
- Ariana Afghan Airlines
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.9°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.