Climate Insights for Gardez

Gardez District, Paktia Province, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
27°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
January
-9°C low16°F low
Wettest
March
87 mm rain3.4 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gardez is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 539 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 87 mm of rainfall. Gardez 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 154cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Gardez is cool. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 21.2 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3.4 in of rainfall. Gardez 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 16°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 61in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 1°Average: -4°Min: -9°FebMax: 2°Average: -2°Min: -7°MarMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: -1°AprMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 5°MayMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 10°JunMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 13°JulMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°AugMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°SepMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 12°OctMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 6°NovMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 0°DecMax: 6°Average: 1°Min: -4°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°FAverage: 25°FMin: 16°FFebMax: 36°FAverage: 28°FMin: 20°FMarMax: 47°FAverage: 39°FMin: 31°FAprMax: 61°FAverage: 51°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 51°FAverage: 41°FMin: 32°FDecMax: 44°FAverage: 34°FMin: 25°F
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Gardez has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Gardez has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 64°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 16°F and the daily average is 25°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 47mmFebPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 46mmMarPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 39mmAprPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 12mmDecPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 18inFebPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 18inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 15inAprPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 5inDecPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 4in
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Gardez is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 539 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 87 mm of rainfall. July and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 8 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 154cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 47cm.Gardez is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3.4 in of rainfall. July and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0.3 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 61in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 18in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Gardez 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 April, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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.Gardez 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 April, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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

Jan-4°25°F
Feb-2°28°F
Mar4°39°F
Apr11°51°F
May16°60°F
Jun20°67°F
Jul21°70°F
Aug20°69°F
Sep18°64°F
Oct12°53°F
Nov5°41°F
Dec1°34°F

The best time to visit Gardez is during May, 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 48 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Gardez is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 16°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 Gardez 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 Gardez 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-9 °C16 °F
1 °C33 °F
4 km/h3 mph
49 mm1.9 in
47 cm18 in
Feb
-7 °C20 °F
2 °C36 °F
4 km/h3 mph
53 mm2.1 in
46 cm18 in
Mar
-1 °C31 °F
8 °C47 °F
5 km/h3 mph
87 mm3.4 in
39 cm15 in
Apr
5 °C42 °F
16 °C61 °F
7 km/h4 mph
67 mm2.6 in
1 cm1 in
May
10 °C49 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C56 °F
25 °C77 °F
6 km/h4 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C60 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
26 °C79 °F
4 km/h3 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h3 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
0 °C32 °F
11 °C51 °F
5 km/h3 mph
21 mm0.8 in
12 cm5 in
Dec
-4 °C25 °F
6 °C44 °F
4 km/h3 mph
12 mm0.5 in
9 cm4 in