Climate Insights for Gereshk

Nahr-e Sarāj, Helmand, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
42°C peak
Coldest
January
2°C low
Wettest
March
65mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gereshk is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 191mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 65mm of rainfall. Gereshk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 2° Feb Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 4° Mar Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Apr Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 15° May Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 21° Jun Max: 41° Average: 34° Min: 26° Jul Max: 42° Average: 35° Min: 28° Aug Max: 39° Average: 33° Min: 25° Sep Max: 36° Average: 28° Min: 19° Oct Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 13° Nov Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° Dec Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Gereshk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 42°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Gereshk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 191mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 65mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 65mm 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.

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: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Gereshk is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/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 Gereshk, which began on March 20, 2026. Gereshk 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 42°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 36°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 81mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 42°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 36°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 11mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 99mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb 10°
Mar 16°
Apr 22°
May 29°
Jun 34°
Jul 35°
Aug 33°
Sep 28°
Oct 20°
Nov 13°
Dec 10°

The best time to visit Gereshk is during March, April and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 42°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°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 Gereshk 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. 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
2 °C
15 °C
2 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Feb
4 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
51 mm
1 cm
Mar
10 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
36 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
26 °C
41 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
28 °C
42 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
39 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
36 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Dec
3 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
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