Climate Insights for Khōst

The climate in Khōst is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 800mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 145mm of rainfall. Khōst 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Khōst vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Khōst is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 800mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 145mm of rainfall. August and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 13mm. That's 132mm less than July, 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 29cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.

Khōst 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 June, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Khōst, which began on March 20, 2026. Khōst 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Khōst is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 44mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Khōst 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.