Climate Insights for Qarqīn

Qarqīn, Wilāyat-e Jowzjān, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
40°C peak
Coldest
January
2°C low
Wettest
March
44mm rain
Best to Visit
April, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Qarqīn is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 203mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 44mm of rainfall. Qarqīn is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 2° Feb Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Mar Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 9° Apr Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 13° May Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 19° Jun Max: 37° Average: 31° Min: 23° Jul Max: 40° Average: 33° Min: 25° Aug Max: 36° Average: 30° Min: 22° Sep Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 18° Oct Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Nov Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° Dec Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Qarqīn has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 5mm Mar Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 6mm
Precipitation
Snow

Qarqīn is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 203mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 44mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 44mm 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 15cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/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: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Qarqīn 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 June, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/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.

Seasons

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

3 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Qarqīn, which began on March 20, 2026. Qarqīn 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 40°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 90mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 40°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 2mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 32°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 21mm for the entire season. 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 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 90mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Expect around 13cm of snow accumulation during this period. 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
Feb
Mar 15°
Apr 19°
May 27°
Jun 31°
Jul 33°
Aug 30°
Sep 25°
Oct 17°
Nov 10°
Dec

The best time to visit Qarqīn 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 19mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 40°C, while January is the coldest period with lows 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 Qarqīn 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
11 °C
3 km/h
34 mm
2 cm
Feb
4 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
41 mm
5 cm
Mar
9 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
32 °C
3 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
23 °C
37 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
40 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
36 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
15 °C
2 km/h
15 mm
2 cm
Dec
3 °C
12 °C
2 km/h
16 mm
6 cm
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