Climate Insights for Maydanshakhr

Maīdān Shahr, Wardak, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
26°C peak
Coldest
January
-16°C low
Wettest
May
119mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Maydanshakhr is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 595mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 119mm of rainfall. Maydanshakhr is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Maydanshakhr experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -4° Average: -10° Min: -16° Feb Max: -2° Average: -8° Min: -13° Mar Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -7° Apr Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 1° May Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 6° Jun Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 9° Jul Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 13° Aug Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 12° Sep Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 8° Oct Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 2° Nov Max: 7° Average: 1° Min: -5° Dec Max: 2° Average: -5° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Maydanshakhr has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 59mm Feb Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 63mm Mar Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 67mm Apr Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 13mm May Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 20mm Dec Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 19mm
Precipitation
Snow

Maydanshakhr is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 595mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 119mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 7mm. That's 112mm less than May, 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. Maydanshakhr receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 241cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 67cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Maydanshakhr is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Maydanshakhr, which began on June 21, 2026. Maydanshakhr 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -16°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -7 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 304mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 96mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 52mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Expect around 20cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -16 to 2°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 143mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Expect around 141cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -10°
Feb -8°
Mar -2°
Apr
May 12°
Jun 17°
Jul 20°
Aug 19°
Sep 16°
Oct
Nov
Dec -5°

The best time to visit Maydanshakhr is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 26mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -16°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 Maydanshakhr 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
-16 °C
-4 °C
7 km/h
59 mm
59 cm
Feb
-13 °C
-2 °C
6 km/h
64 mm
63 cm
Mar
-7 °C
3 °C
6 km/h
90 mm
67 cm
Apr
1 °C
12 °C
5 km/h
95 mm
13 cm
May
6 °C
18 °C
5 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
26 °C
5 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
8 °C
22 °C
5 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Oct
2 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
17 mm
1 cm
Nov
-5 °C
7 °C
5 km/h
28 mm
20 cm
Dec
-11 °C
2 °C
6 km/h
20 mm
19 cm
Airpult

Get accurate weather forecasts worldwide with real-time updates and severe weather alerts. Covering 6M+ locations with precise, reliable weather data.

© 2026 Samuenti GmbH. All rights reserved.

gb English
Metric (°C, km/h)