Climate Insights for Fayzabad

Faīẕābād, Badakhshān, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
26°C peak
Coldest
January
-12°C low
Wettest
April
136mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Fayzabad is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 612mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 136mm of rainfall. Fayzabad 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 -12°C. Fayzabad experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -3° Average: -7° Min: -12° Feb Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -9° Mar Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -3° Apr Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 2° May Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 6° Jun Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 10° Jul Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 13° Aug Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 12° Sep Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° Oct Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 1° Nov Max: 6° Average: 0° Min: -5° Dec Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Fayzabad has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°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: 74mm Snow: 70mm Feb Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 42mm Mar Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 51mm Apr Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 24mm May Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 11mm Nov Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 34mm Dec Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 37mm
Precipitation
Snow

Fayzabad is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 612mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 136mm of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 135mm 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. Fayzabad receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 271cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 70cm. 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: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Fayzabad is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 April, 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 Fayzabad, which began on March 20, 2026. Fayzabad 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 331mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 26°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 33mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 81mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Expect around 45cm 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 -12 to 1°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 167mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Expect around 149cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -7°
Feb -4°
Mar
Apr
May 13°
Jun 17°
Jul 21°
Aug 19°
Sep 15°
Oct
Nov
Dec -5°

The best time to visit Fayzabad is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 9mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°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 Fayzabad 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
-12 °C
-3 °C
2 km/h
74 mm
70 cm
Feb
-9 °C
1 °C
2 km/h
50 mm
42 cm
Mar
-3 °C
7 °C
2 km/h
92 mm
51 cm
Apr
2 °C
13 °C
1 km/h
136 mm
24 cm
May
6 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
103 mm
2 cm
Jun Current
10 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
3 mm
1 cm
Oct
1 °C
14 °C
1 km/h
30 mm
11 cm
Nov
-5 °C
6 °C
2 km/h
48 mm
34 cm
Dec
-11 °C
0 °C
2 km/h
43 mm
37 cm
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