Climate Insights for Baghlan
Baghlani Jadid District, Baghlan Province, Afghanistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Baghlan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 451 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 85 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 -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 67cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Baghlan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 17.8 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3.4 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 26°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 26in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Baghlan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Baghlan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 37°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Baghlan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 451 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 85 mm of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 85 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 67cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 23cm.Baghlan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3.3 in of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 3.3 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 26in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 9in.
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 6km/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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Baghlan is during April, May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 34 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -3°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, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 94°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 26°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.