Climate Insights for Kabul

The climate in Kabul is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 577mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 111mm of rainfall. Kabul 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 -14°C. Kabul experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Kabul has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Kabul is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 577mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 111mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 7mm. That's 104mm less than May, 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. Kabul receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 251cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 70cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Kabul 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 January, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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.

It is currently spring in Kabul, which began on March 20, 2026. Kabul 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 4 days from now.

The best time to visit Kabul 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 16mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -14°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kabul 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.