Climate Insights for Mazar-i-Sharif
Balkh Province, Afghanistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Mazar-i-Sharif is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 194 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 40 mm of rainfall. Mazar-i-Sharif 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 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Mazar-i-Sharif is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 7.7 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 1.6 in of rainfall. Mazar-i-Sharif 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 34°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Mazar-i-Sharif has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Mazar-i-Sharif has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 99°F and an average of 87°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Mazar-i-Sharif is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 194 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 40 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 40 mm less than February, 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 21cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.Mazar-i-Sharif is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 7.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 1.6 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1.6 in less than February, 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 8in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.
Wind
Mazar-i-Sharif is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mazar-i-Sharif is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Mazar-i-Sharif is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 12 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Mazar-i-Sharif is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 99°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 34°F. 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 Mazar-i-Sharif 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 Mazar-i-Sharif 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.