Climate Insights for Fayzabad
Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Fayzabad is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 528 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 105 mm 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 -11°C. Fayzabad experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Fayzabad is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 20.8 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 4.1 in 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 13°F. Fayzabad experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
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 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Fayzabad has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 13°F and the daily average is 22°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Fayzabad is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 528 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 105 mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2 mm. That's 103 mm 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. Fayzabad receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 220cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 52cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Fayzabad is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.1 in. That's 4.1 in 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. Fayzabad receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 87in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 20in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Fayzabad is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.Fayzabad is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
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 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 6 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.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 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 13°F. 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.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 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.