Climate Insights for Darwaz Airport

Darwāz-e Pā’īn, Badakhshān, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
17°C peak
Coldest
January
-16°C low
Wettest
April
157mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Darwaz Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 1276mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 157mm of rainfall. Darwaz Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Darwaz Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -10° Average: -13° Min: -16° Feb Max: -7° Average: -10° Min: -14° Mar Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -8° Apr Max: 4° Average: 0° Min: -4° May Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: -1° Jun Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 2° Jul Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 7° Aug Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 6° Sep Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 2° Oct Max: 4° Average: -2° Min: -8° Nov Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -13° Dec Max: -9° Average: -12° Min: -16°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Darwaz Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 13°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 126mm Feb Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 132mm Mar Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 147mm Apr Precipitation: 157mm Snow: 137mm May Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 50mm Jun Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 8mm Jul Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 10mm Oct Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 68mm Nov Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 109mm Dec Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 119mm
Precipitation
Snow

Darwaz Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1276mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 157mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 28mm. That's 129mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Darwaz Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 904cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 147cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Darwaz Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

3 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Darwaz Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Darwaz Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -8 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 436mm across the season with a monthly average of 145mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 2 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 227mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -13 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 237mm for the season, averaging 79mm per month. Expect around 186cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -16 to -7°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 376mm across the season with a monthly average of 125mm. Expect around 376cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Darwaz Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-16 °C
-10 °C
1 km/h
126 mm
126 cm
Feb
-14 °C
-7 °C
1 km/h
132 mm
132 cm
Mar
-8 °C
-1 °C
1 km/h
149 mm
147 cm
Apr
-4 °C
4 °C
1 km/h
157 mm
137 cm
May
-1 °C
9 °C
1 km/h
131 mm
50 cm
Jun Current
2 °C
13 °C
1 km/h
122 mm
8 cm
Jul
7 °C
17 °C
1 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
17 °C
1 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Sep
2 °C
13 °C
1 km/h
41 mm
10 cm
Oct
-8 °C
4 °C
1 km/h
87 mm
68 cm
Nov
-13 °C
-4 °C
1 km/h
109 mm
109 cm
Dec
-16 °C
-9 °C
2 km/h
119 mm
119 cm
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