Climate Insights for Farkhār

Farkhār, Wilāyat-e Takhār, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
27°C peak
Coldest
January
-8°C low
Wettest
April
150mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Farkhār is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 692mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 150mm of rainfall. Farkhār is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Farkhār experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -8° Feb Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -6° Mar Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 0° Apr Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 8° Jun Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 12° Jul Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 16° Aug Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° Sep Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Oct Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 4° Nov Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -2° Dec Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Farkhār vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 61mm Feb Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 38mm Mar Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 34mm Apr Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 25mm May Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 7mm Nov Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 29mm Dec Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 29mm
Precipitation
Snow

Farkhār is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 692mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 150mm of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2mm. That's 148mm 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. Farkhār receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 228cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 61cm. 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: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Farkhār 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 July, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h 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 Farkhār, which began on March 20, 2026. Farkhār 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 384mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 44mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 91mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Expect around 37cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -8 to 3°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 173mm for the season, averaging 58mm per month. Expect around 129cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -4°
Feb -1°
Mar
Apr
May 15°
Jun 19°
Jul 22°
Aug 20°
Sep 16°
Oct
Nov
Dec -2°

The best time to visit Farkhār is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 12mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Farkhār 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
-8 °C
1 °C
1 km/h
79 mm
61 cm
Feb
-6 °C
3 °C
1 km/h
53 mm
38 cm
Mar
0 °C
9 °C
1 km/h
100 mm
34 cm
Apr
4 °C
14 °C
1 km/h
150 mm
25 cm
May
8 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
134 mm
3 cm
Jun Current
12 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
15 °C
1 km/h
32 mm
7 cm
Nov
-2 °C
7 °C
1 km/h
56 mm
29 cm
Dec
-7 °C
3 °C
1 km/h
41 mm
29 cm
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