Climate Insights for Khān Neshīn

Rēg-e Khān Neshīn, Helmand, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
44°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
March
29mm rain
Best to Visit
March, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Khān Neshīn is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 38mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 29mm of rainfall. Khān Neshīn is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 3° Feb Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 4° Mar Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 12° Apr Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 17° May Max: 40° Average: 33° Min: 24° Jun Max: 41° Average: 35° Min: 27° Jul Max: 44° Average: 37° Min: 29° Aug Max: 39° Average: 32° Min: 25° Sep Max: 39° Average: 31° Min: 22° Oct Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 13° Nov Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 5° Dec Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min

Khān Neshīn has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 44°C and an average of 37°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 12°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 4mm Feb Precipitation: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 29mm Apr Precipitation: 3mm May Precipitation: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Khān Neshīn is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 38mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 29mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 29mm 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 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Khān Neshīn is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

52 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Khān Neshīn, which began on June 21, 2026. Khān Neshīn 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 44°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 12 to 40°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 33mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 44°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 39°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 23°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 5mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 12°
Feb 14°
Mar 20°
Apr 26°
May 33°
Jun 35°
Jul 37°
Aug 32°
Sep 31°
Oct 22°
Nov 14°
Dec 14°

The best time to visit Khān Neshīn is during March and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 15mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 44°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 Khān Neshīn 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
3 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Feb
4 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Mar
12 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
32 °C
4 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
40 °C
4 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
41 °C
5 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jul
29 °C
44 °C
5 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
25 °C
39 °C
6 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
39 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
30 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Dec
5 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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