Climate Insights for Jalalabad

Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan

Hottest
June
37°C peak99°F peak
Coldest
January
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
March
47 mm rain1.9 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Jalalabad is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 215 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 47 mm of rainfall. Jalalabad 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 4°C.The climate in Jalalabad is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 8.5 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.9 in of rainfall. Jalalabad 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 39°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 4°FebMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 7°MarMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 12°AprMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 17°MayMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 22°JunMax: 37°Average: 32°Min: 26°JulMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 26°AugMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 25°SepMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 23°OctMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 17°NovMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°DecMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 58°FAverage: 49°FMin: 39°FFebMax: 64°FAverage: 55°FMin: 44°FMarMax: 72°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 63°FMayMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 71°FJunMax: 99°FAverage: 89°FMin: 78°FJulMax: 98°FAverage: 89°FMin: 79°FAugMax: 96°FAverage: 87°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 93°FAverage: 84°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FNovMax: 71°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FDecMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°F
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Temperatures in Jalalabad vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Jalalabad vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 99°F and an average of 89°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 49°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 1mm
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0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.1inFebPrecipitation: 1.2inMarPrecipitation: 1.9inAprPrecipitation: 1.5inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inAugPrecipitation: 0.8inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 0.4inDecPrecipitation: 0.4in
Precipitation

Jalalabad is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 215 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 47 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 3 mm. That's 44 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.Jalalabad is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.9 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0.1 in. That's 1.7 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.

Wind

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

Jalalabad 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 July, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Jalalabad 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 July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan9°49°F
Feb13°55°F
Mar17°63°F
Apr23°73°F
May28°82°F
Jun32°89°F
Jul31°89°F
Aug30°87°F
Sep29°84°F
Oct23°73°F
Nov16°61°F
Dec11°52°F

The best time to visit Jalalabad is during March, April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 25 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Jalalabad is during March, April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 99°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 39°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 Jalalabad 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. 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 Jalalabad 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. 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
4 °C39 °F
15 °C58 °F
5 km/h3 mph
27 mm1.1 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
7 °C44 °F
18 °C64 °F
5 km/h3 mph
30 mm1.2 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
12 °C54 °F
22 °C72 °F
5 km/h3 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C63 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
22 °C71 °F
34 °C92 °F
6 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C78 °F
37 °C99 °F
6 km/h4 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C79 °F
37 °C98 °F
6 km/h4 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
36 °C96 °F
5 km/h3 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C74 °F
34 °C93 °F
5 km/h3 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C62 °F
28 °C83 °F
4 km/h3 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
10 °C50 °F
22 °C71 °F
5 km/h3 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
5 °C42 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
10 mm0.4 in
1 cm0 in