Climate Insights for Kunduz

The climate in Kunduz is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 340mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 64mm of rainfall. Kunduz 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 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Kunduz has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Kunduz is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 340mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 64mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 64mm less than April, 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 37cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.

Kunduz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/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 5km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Kunduz, which began on June 21, 2026. Kunduz 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 40°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Kunduz is during April and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 39mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 40°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°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 Kunduz 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.