Climate Insights for Karukh

Karukh, Herāt, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
31°C peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low
Wettest
March
61mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Karukh is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 269mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 61mm of rainfall. Karukh is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 6° Average: 0° Min: -5° Feb Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -3° Mar Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 3° Apr Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 7° May Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 12° Jun Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 16° Jul Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 18° Aug Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 15° Sep Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 11° Oct Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 6° Nov Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 1° Dec Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min

Karukh has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 15mm Feb Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 13mm Mar Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 7mm Apr Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 6mm
Precipitation
Snow

Karukh is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 269mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 61mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 61mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 45cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 15cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 22km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Karukh 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 July, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 13km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Karukh, which began on March 20, 2026. Karukh 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 -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 119mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 31°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 31mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 119mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. Expect around 35cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr 14°
May 19°
Jun 23°
Jul 25°
Aug 22°
Sep 19°
Oct 13°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Karukh is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 4mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°C. 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 Karukh 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
-5 °C
6 °C
10 km/h
46 mm
15 cm
Feb
-3 °C
9 °C
11 km/h
55 mm
13 cm
Mar Current
3 °C
14 °C
13 km/h
61 mm
7 cm
Apr
7 °C
20 °C
12 km/h
38 mm
1 cm
May
12 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
30 °C
18 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
31 °C
22 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
29 °C
22 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
21 °C
12 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Nov
1 °C
13 °C
10 km/h
23 mm
3 cm
Dec
-3 °C
9 °C
9 km/h
18 mm
6 cm
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