Climate Insights for Fayzabad

Faīẕābād, Badakhshān, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
27°C peak
Coldest
January
-12°C low
Wettest
April
119mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Fayzabad is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 626mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 119mm of rainfall. Fayzabad 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 -12°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 183cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -1° Average: -7° Min: -12° Feb Max: 2° Average: -4° Min: -9° Mar Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -2° Apr Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 2° May Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 7° Jun Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 10° Jul Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 14° Aug Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 12° Sep Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 8° Oct Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 2° Nov Max: 8° Average: 1° Min: -5° Dec Max: 1° Average: -5° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Fayzabad has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 44mm Feb Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 39mm Mar Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 32mm Apr Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 13mm May Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 23mm Dec Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 25mm
Precipitation
Snow

Fayzabad is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 626mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 119mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 3mm. That's 116mm less than April, 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 183cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 44cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Fayzabad is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Fayzabad, which began on March 20, 2026. Fayzabad 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 320mm across the season with a monthly average of 107mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 37mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 89mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Expect around 29cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to 2°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 180mm for the season, averaging 60mm per month. Expect around 109cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -7°
Feb -4°
Mar
Apr
May 14°
Jun 18°
Jul 22°
Aug 20°
Sep 16°
Oct
Nov
Dec -5°

The best time to visit Fayzabad is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 10mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°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 Fayzabad 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
-12 °C
-1 °C
11 km/h
67 mm
44 cm
Feb
-9 °C
2 °C
10 km/h
72 mm
39 cm
Mar Current
-2 °C
8 °C
10 km/h
103 mm
32 cm
Apr
2 °C
15 °C
10 km/h
119 mm
13 cm
May
7 °C
20 °C
10 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Jun
10 °C
24 °C
11 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Oct
2 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
33 mm
6 cm
Nov
-5 °C
8 °C
11 km/h
54 mm
23 cm
Dec
-11 °C
1 °C
11 km/h
42 mm
25 cm
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