Climate Insights for Jalālābād

Jalālābād, Nangarhār, Afghanistan

Hottest
June
33°C peak
Coldest
January
2°C low
Wettest
April
133mm rain
Best to Visit
May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Jalālābād is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 779mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 133mm of rainfall. Jalālābād is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 2° Feb Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° Mar Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 9° Apr Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° May Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 18° Jun Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 22° Jul Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 23° Aug Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Sep Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 20° Oct Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Nov Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Dec Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Jalālābād vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°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: 49mm Snow: 14mm Feb Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 9mm Mar Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 5mm Apr Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow

Jalālābād is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 779mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 133mm of rainfall. March and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 25mm. That's 108mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 32cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 14cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Jalālābād is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6km/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 7km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

90 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Jalālābād, which began on March 20, 2026. Jalālābād 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 June at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 330mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 33°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 195mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 112mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 143mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Expect around 27cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 14°
Apr 19°
May 24°
Jun 28°
Jul 28°
Aug 27°
Sep 25°
Oct 19°
Nov 13°
Dec

The best time to visit Jalālābād is during May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 55mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. 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 Jalālābād 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
2 °C
11 °C
7 km/h
49 mm
14 cm
Feb
5 °C
14 °C
7 km/h
68 mm
9 cm
Mar Current
9 °C
18 °C
8 km/h
117 mm
5 cm
Apr
14 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
33 °C
10 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
33 °C
12 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
18 °C
7 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Dec
4 °C
14 °C
6 km/h
25 mm
4 cm
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