Climate Insights for Karukh

Karukh, Herāt, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
33°C peak
Coldest
January
-4°C low
Wettest
February
57mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Karukh is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 245mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 57mm 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -4°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: 8° Average: 2° Min: -4° Feb Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: -1° Mar Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 4° Apr Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° May Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13° Jun Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 17° Jul Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 19° Aug Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 16° Sep Max: 29° Average: 20° Min: 12° Oct Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 6° Nov Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 2° Dec Max: 11° Average: 4° Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min

Karukh has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, 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: 45mm Snow: 16mm Feb Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 14mm Mar Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 5mm
Precipitation
Snow

Karukh is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 245mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 57mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 57mm less than February, 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 41cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 16cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Karukh is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 10km/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 7km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Karukh, which began on June 21, 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 97mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 33°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 21mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -4 to 11°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 126mm over the season and a monthly average of 42mm. Expect around 36cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 10°
Apr 15°
May 20°
Jun 25°
Jul 27°
Aug 24°
Sep 20°
Oct 14°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Karukh is during April, May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 8mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°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.

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
-4 °C
8 °C
8 km/h
45 mm
16 cm
Feb
-1 °C
11 °C
8 km/h
57 mm
14 cm
Mar
4 °C
16 °C
9 km/h
56 mm
3 cm
Apr
9 °C
22 °C
9 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
31 °C
14 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
33 °C
17 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
31 °C
17 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
12 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
22 °C
9 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Nov
2 °C
15 °C
7 km/h
15 mm
2 cm
Dec
-1 °C
11 °C
7 km/h
24 mm
5 cm
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