Climate Insights for Jalālābād

Jalālābād, Nangarhār, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
35°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
March
131mm rain
Best to Visit
October, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Jalālābād is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 499mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 131mm of rainfall. Jalālābād 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° Feb Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° Mar Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Apr Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° May Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 20° Jun Max: 35° Average: 29° Min: 24° Jul Max: 35° Average: 30° Min: 25° Aug Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 23° Sep Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 22° Oct Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 16° Nov Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Dec Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Jalālābād vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, 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: 52mm Snow: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Jalālābād is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 499mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 131mm of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 3mm. That's 128mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 13cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.

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: 2km/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

Jalālābād 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 January, 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

52 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Jalālābād, which began on June 21, 2026. Jalālābād 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 32°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 286mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 35°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 104mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 32°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 29mm for the entire season. 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 3 to 18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 80mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Expect around 12cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb 11°
Mar 14°
Apr 19°
May 26°
Jun 29°
Jul 30°
Aug 28°
Sep 27°
Oct 22°
Nov 15°
Dec 12°

The best time to visit Jalālābād is during October and November, 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, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°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 Jalālābād 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
3 °C
13 °C
1 km/h
52 mm
9 cm
Feb
6 °C
16 °C
1 km/h
17 mm
1 cm
Mar
10 °C
18 °C
1 km/h
131 mm
1 cm
Apr
14 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
35 °C
1 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
35 °C
2 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
23 °C
33 °C
1 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
32 °C
1 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
18 °C
1 km/h
10 mm
1 cm
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