Climate Insights for Khān Neshīn

Rēg-e Khān Neshīn, Helmand, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
44°C peak
Coldest
December
2°C low
Wettest
January
16mm rain
Best to Visit
March, October, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Khān Neshīn is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 58mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 16mm of rainfall. Khān Neshīn 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 2° Feb Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 6° Mar Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 12° Apr Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 18° May Max: 39° Average: 32° Min: 23° Jun Max: 43° Average: 36° Min: 27° Jul Max: 44° Average: 37° Min: 30° Aug Max: 41° Average: 34° Min: 26° Sep Max: 37° Average: 29° Min: 21° Oct Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 14° Nov Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 8° Dec Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min

Khān Neshīn has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 44°C and an average of 37°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 11°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 16mm Feb Precipitation: 12mm Mar Precipitation: 12mm Apr Precipitation: 6mm May Precipitation: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 5mm Dec Precipitation: 4mm
Precipitation

Khān Neshīn is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 58mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 16mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0mm. 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/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: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 22km/h Jun Wind Speed: 23km/h Jul Wind Speed: 25km/h Aug Wind Speed: 25km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Khān Neshīn is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 16km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 17km/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 Khān Neshīn, which began on March 20, 2026. Khān Neshīn 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 44°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 39°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 19mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 44°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 37°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 6mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 22°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 32mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 10°
Feb 15°
Mar 21°
Apr 27°
May 32°
Jun 36°
Jul 37°
Aug 34°
Sep 29°
Oct 23°
Nov 16°
Dec 11°

The best time to visit Khān Neshīn is during March, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 6mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 44°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°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 Khān Neshīn 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C
18 °C
15 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Feb
6 °C
22 °C
18 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
34 °C
20 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
39 °C
22 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
43 °C
23 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
30 °C
44 °C
25 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
41 °C
25 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
37 °C
21 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
31 °C
17 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Nov
8 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Dec
2 °C
19 °C
13 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
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