Climate Insights for Kunduz

Kunduz District, Kunduz Province, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
40°C peak104°F peak
Coldest
January
0°C low32°F low
Wettest
April
64 mm rain2.5 in rain
Best to Visit
April, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kunduz is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 340 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 64 mm 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.The climate in Kunduz is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 13.4 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 2.5 in 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 32°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 0°FebMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 3°MarMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°AprMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°MayMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 18°JunMax: 38°Average: 31°Min: 23°JulMax: 40°Average: 33°Min: 24°AugMax: 37°Average: 30°Min: 21°SepMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 17°OctMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 11°NovMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°DecMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 1°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 50°FAverage: 41°FMin: 32°FFebMax: 57°FAverage: 47°FMin: 37°FMarMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FMayMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 65°FJunMax: 100°FAverage: 88°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 104°FAverage: 91°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 98°FAverage: 85°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 91°FAverage: 77°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 52°FNovMax: 62°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FDecMax: 52°FAverage: 43°FMin: 35°F
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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 has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 72°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 104°F and an average of 91°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 32°F and an average of 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 8mmFebPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 12mmMarPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 4mmAprPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 8mm
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0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 3inFebPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 5inMarPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 3in
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Kunduz is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 340 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 64 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 64 mm 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 a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 2.5 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 2.5 in 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 15in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 5in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
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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.Kunduz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3mph 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 3mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan5°41°F
Feb8°47°F
Mar14°58°F
Apr19°67°F
May26°78°F
Jun31°88°F
Jul33°91°F
Aug30°85°F
Sep25°77°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov11°51°F
Dec6°43°F

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 39 mm 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 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 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 104°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 32°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
0 °C32 °F
10 °C50 °F
5 km/h3 mph
48 mm1.9 in
8 cm3 in
Feb
3 °C37 °F
14 °C57 °F
5 km/h3 mph
52 mm2 in
12 cm5 in
Mar
9 °C48 °F
20 °C68 °F
6 km/h4 mph
64 mm2.5 in
4 cm2 in
Apr
13 °C56 °F
26 °C78 °F
6 km/h4 mph
64 mm2.5 in
1 cm0 in
May
18 °C65 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h5 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
38 °C100 °F
9 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
40 °C104 °F
9 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C71 °F
37 °C98 °F
9 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C62 °F
33 °C91 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C52 °F
25 °C77 °F
6 km/h4 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C41 °F
17 °C62 °F
5 km/h3 mph
38 mm1.5 in
4 cm2 in
Dec
1 °C35 °F
11 °C52 °F
4 km/h3 mph
25 mm1 in
8 cm3 in