Climate Insights for Farah

Farah, Farāh, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
45°C peak
Coldest
January
2°C low
Wettest
January
20mm rain
Best to Visit
March, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Farah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 80mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 20mm of rainfall. Farah 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.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 2° Feb Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 5° Mar Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 11° Apr Max: 33° Average: 25° Min: 16° May Max: 38° Average: 31° Min: 22° Jun Max: 43° Average: 35° Min: 27° Jul Max: 45° Average: 37° Min: 30° Aug Max: 42° Average: 35° Min: 27° Sep Max: 39° Average: 30° Min: 21° Oct Max: 31° Average: 22° Min: 13° Nov Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 7° Dec Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min

Farah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 45°C and an average of 37°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 9°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. 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: 20mm Feb Precipitation: 16mm Mar Precipitation: 17mm Apr Precipitation: 12mm May Precipitation: 4mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 8mm
Precipitation

Farah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 80mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 20mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. 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 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 23km/h Jul Wind Speed: 23km/h Aug Wind Speed: 24km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Farah is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 13km/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 13km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Farah, which began on June 21, 2026. Farah 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 45°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 38°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 32mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 45°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 39°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 4mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 20°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 44mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb 13°
Mar 19°
Apr 25°
May 31°
Jun 35°
Jul 37°
Aug 35°
Sep 30°
Oct 22°
Nov 15°
Dec 10°

The best time to visit Farah is during March and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 9mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 45°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 Farah 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
2 °C
16 °C
13 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Feb
5 °C
20 °C
14 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Mar
11 °C
26 °C
15 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
33 °C
15 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
38 °C
19 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
43 °C
23 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
30 °C
45 °C
23 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
42 °C
24 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
21 °C
39 °C
19 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
31 °C
15 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Dec
2 °C
18 °C
11 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
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