Climate Insights for Gardez Old Airfield

Gardez, Wilāyat-e Paktiyā, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
26°C peak
Coldest
January
-9°C low
Wettest
March
103mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gardez Old Airfield is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 722mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 103mm of rainfall. Gardez Old Airfield 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 183cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -9° Feb Max: 2° Average: -2° Min: -6° Mar Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: -1° Apr Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 5° May Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jun Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Jul Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Aug Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Sep Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Oct Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Nov Max: 10° Average: 4° Min: -1° Dec Max: 7° Average: 1° Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Gardez Old Airfield 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 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°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 October and November, 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: 61mm Snow: 56mm Feb Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 51mm Mar Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 43mm Apr Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 22mm Dec Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow

Gardez Old Airfield is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 722mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 103mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 13mm. That's 90mm less than March, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 183cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 56cm.

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: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/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: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Gardez Old Airfield 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 April, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 Gardez Old Airfield, which began on March 20, 2026. Gardez Old Airfield 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 -9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 266mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 248mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 74mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Expect around 22cm 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 -9 to 7°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 134mm over the season and a monthly average of 45mm. Expect around 116cm 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 -2°
Mar
Apr 11°
May 15°
Jun 19°
Jul 21°
Aug 20°
Sep 17°
Oct 11°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Gardez Old Airfield is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 63mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gardez Old Airfield 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
-9 °C
1 °C
1 km/h
61 mm
56 cm
Feb
-6 °C
2 °C
1 km/h
61 mm
51 cm
Mar
-1 °C
8 °C
2 km/h
103 mm
43 cm
Apr
5 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
81 mm
1 cm
May
9 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
13 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
17 °C
1 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Nov
-1 °C
10 °C
1 km/h
37 mm
22 cm
Dec
-4 °C
7 °C
1 km/h
13 mm
9 cm
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