Climate Insights for Kushk

Shīnḏanḏ, Herāt, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
38°C peak
Coldest
January
1°C low
Wettest
March
75mm rain
Best to Visit
April, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kushk is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 157mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 75mm of rainfall. Kushk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, September. The coldest months are January, February, November, when temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 14° Average: 7° Min: 1° Feb Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 1° Mar Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 8° Apr Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 11° May Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 19° Jun Max: 37° Average: 30° Min: 22° Jul Max: 38° Average: 31° Min: 24° Aug Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 22° Sep Max: 36° Average: 27° Min: 18° Oct Max: 26° Average: 17° Min: 9° Nov Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 2° Dec Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Kushk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kushk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 157mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 75mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 75mm 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: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Kushk is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 8km/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 Kushk, which began on June 21, 2026. Kushk 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 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 34°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 107mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. 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 22 to 38°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 36°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 3mm 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 1 to 17°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 46mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 14°
Apr 19°
May 27°
Jun 30°
Jul 31°
Aug 28°
Sep 27°
Oct 17°
Nov 10°
Dec 10°

The best time to visit Kushk is during April and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 13mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 38°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°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 Kushk 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
1 °C
14 °C
4 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Feb
1 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Mar
8 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
34 °C
5 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
37 °C
7 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
38 °C
8 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
22 °C
35 °C
9 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
36 °C
5 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Nov
2 °C
17 °C
4 km/h
3 mm
2 cm
Dec
3 °C
17 °C
4 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
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