Climate Insights for Karukh

Karukh, Herāt, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
30°C peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low
Wettest
March
111mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Karukh is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 303mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 111mm of rainfall. Karukh is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, September, June. The coldest months are January, November, February, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 10° Average: 3° Min: -2° Feb Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: -1° Mar Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 4° Apr Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 6° May Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 13° Jun Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 15° Jul Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 17° Aug Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 14° Sep Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 13° Oct Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 5° Nov Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: -2° Dec Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 0°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Karukh 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 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°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: 42mm Snow: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 8mm May Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 11mm Dec Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 6mm
Precipitation
Snow

Karukh is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 303mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 111mm of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 111mm 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 December, totalling around 43cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.

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

Karukh 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 August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

52 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Karukh, which began on June 21, 2026. Karukh 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 211mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 30°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 8mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 28°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 18mm for the entire season. Expect around 11cm of snow accumulation during this period. 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 12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 66mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Expect around 21cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr 12°
May 20°
Jun 22°
Jul 24°
Aug 21°
Sep 20°
Oct 12°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Karukh is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 6mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures 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 Karukh 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
-2 °C
10 °C
2 km/h
42 mm
12 cm
Feb
-1 °C
11 °C
2 km/h
7 mm
3 cm
Mar
4 °C
15 °C
2 km/h
111 mm
3 cm
Apr
6 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
77 mm
8 cm
May
13 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
30 °C
4 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
14 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Nov
-2 °C
12 °C
2 km/h
18 mm
11 cm
Dec
0 °C
12 °C
2 km/h
17 mm
6 cm
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