Climate Insights for Ghazni

The climate in Ghazni is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 283mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 59mm of rainfall. Ghazni 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 -11°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 71cm accumulating over the season.

Ghazni has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Ghazni is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 283mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 59mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1mm. That's 58mm 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 71cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.

Ghazni is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Ghazni, which began on March 20, 2026. Ghazni 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Ghazni is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 15mm 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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Ghazni 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.