Climate Insights for Baghlan
Baghlani Jadid District, Baghlan Province, Afghanistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Baghlan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 428 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 79 mm of rainfall. Baghlan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Baghlan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 16.9 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3.1 in of rainfall. Baghlan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 30°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Baghlan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 30°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Baghlan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 98°F and an average of 85°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 30°F and the daily average is 39°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Baghlan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 428 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 79 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 79 mm 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 48cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 16cm.Baghlan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 3.1 in 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 19in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6in.
Wind
Baghlan 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 July, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4km/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 5km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Baghlan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Baghlan is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 36 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Baghlan is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 98°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 30°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Baghlan 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Baghlan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.