Climate Insights for Khandūd

Wākhān, Badakhshān, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
14°C peak
Coldest
January
-27°C low
Wettest
March
102mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Khandūd is cold. The average annual temperature is -7°C and approximately 474mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 102mm of rainfall. Khandūd is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -27°C. Khandūd experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -18° Average: -22° Min: -27° Feb Max: -16° Average: -20° Min: -27° Mar Max: -8° Average: -12° Min: -18° Apr Max: -5° Average: -9° Min: -15° May Max: 1° Average: -5° Min: -11° Jun Max: 7° Average: 1° Min: -5° Jul Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 2° Aug Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 1° Sep Max: 10° Average: 4° Min: -2° Oct Max: 2° Average: -4° Min: -10° Nov Max: -7° Average: -12° Min: -18° Dec Max: -16° Average: -20° Min: -25°
Max
Average
Min

Khandūd has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 8°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -27°C and an average temperature of -22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 8°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: 36mm Snow: 36mm Feb Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 17mm Mar Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 101mm Apr Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 84mm May Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 36mm Jun Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 8mm Jul Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 9mm Sep Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 9mm Oct Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 12mm Nov Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 58mm Dec Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 47mm
Precipitation
Snow

Khandūd is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 474mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 102mm of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 15mm. That's 87mm 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. Khandūd receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 417cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 101cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 0km/h Feb Wind Speed: 0km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 0km/h May Wind Speed: 0km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/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

Khandūd 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 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 0km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 1km/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 Khandūd, which began on June 21, 2026. Khandūd 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 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -27°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -18 to 1°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 221mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 0km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from -5 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 64mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -18 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 90mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Expect around 80cm of snow accumulation during this period. 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 -27 to -16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 99mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Expect around 99cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 0km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Khandūd 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
-27 °C
-18 °C
0 km/h
36 mm
36 cm
Feb
-27 °C
-16 °C
0 km/h
17 mm
17 cm
Mar
-18 °C
-8 °C
1 km/h
102 mm
101 cm
Apr
-15 °C
-5 °C
0 km/h
84 mm
84 cm
May
-11 °C
1 °C
0 km/h
35 mm
36 cm
Jun
-5 °C
7 °C
1 km/h
19 mm
8 cm
Jul
2 °C
14 °C
1 km/h
15 mm
1 cm
Aug Current
1 °C
13 °C
1 km/h
30 mm
9 cm
Sep
-2 °C
10 °C
1 km/h
15 mm
9 cm
Oct
-10 °C
2 °C
1 km/h
17 mm
12 cm
Nov
-18 °C
-7 °C
1 km/h
58 mm
58 cm
Dec
-25 °C
-16 °C
1 km/h
47 mm
47 cm
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