Climate Insights for Paghmān

Paghmān, Wilāyat-e Kābul, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
29°C peak
Coldest
January
-13°C low
Wettest
March
92mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Paghmān is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 484mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 92mm of rainfall. Paghmān 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 -13°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 196cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 0° Average: -6° Min: -13° Feb Max: 2° Average: -4° Min: -10° Mar Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -3° Apr Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 3° May Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 8° Jun Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 11° Jul Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 14° Aug Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 13° Sep Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 9° Oct Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 4° Nov Max: 11° Average: 4° Min: -3° Dec Max: 6° Average: -1° Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min

Paghmān has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 60mm Feb Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 56mm Mar Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 44mm Apr Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 4mm May Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 14mm Dec Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 17mm
Precipitation
Snow

Paghmān is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 484mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 92mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 4mm. That's 88mm less than March, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 196cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 60cm.

Wind

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

Paghmān is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 Paghmān, which began on June 21, 2026. Paghmān 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -13°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 253mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 41mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 25°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 45mm for the entire season. Expect around 14cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -13 to 6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 145mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Expect around 133cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -6°
Feb -4°
Mar
Apr 10°
May 15°
Jun 19°
Jul 22°
Aug 21°
Sep 17°
Oct 11°
Nov
Dec -1°

The best time to visit Paghmān is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 11mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -13°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 Paghmān 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
-13 °C
0 °C
6 km/h
62 mm
60 cm
Feb
-10 °C
2 °C
6 km/h
63 mm
56 cm
Mar
-3 °C
8 °C
5 km/h
92 mm
44 cm
Apr
3 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
87 mm
4 cm
May
8 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
9 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
18 °C
6 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Nov
-3 °C
11 °C
5 km/h
27 mm
14 cm
Dec
-7 °C
6 °C
5 km/h
20 mm
17 cm
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