Our verdict
The best time to visit Kabul is March
In the height of summer, temperatures in Kabul can reach a maximum of 34℃ (93℉). The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of -12℃ (11℉).
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Kabul are usually in July, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. On average it rains the most days in April, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
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Kabul seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Kabul as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Kabul is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Kabul
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Kabul for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Kabul climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Kabul for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Kabul in January
- Average temperature: -2℃ (28℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average low temperature: -6℃ (21℉)
- Average humidity: 52%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kabul in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Kabul in February
- Average temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average low temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average humidity: 61%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kabul in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Kabul in March
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 50%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kabul in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Kabul in April
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 41%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kabul in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Kabul in May
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 33%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kabul in May, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Kabul in June
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 24%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kabul in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Kabul in July
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 23%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kabul in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Kabul in August
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 22%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kabul in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Kabul in September
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 22%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kabul in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Kabul in October
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 27%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kabul in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Kabul in November
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 36%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kabul in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Kabul in December
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average humidity: 36%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 2 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kabul in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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