Climate Insights for Qala i Naw
Badghis Province, Afghanistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Qala i Naw is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 343 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 85 mm of rainfall. Qala i Naw 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 70cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Qala i Naw is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 13.5 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3.4 in of rainfall. Qala i Naw 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 28in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Qala i Naw has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Qala i Naw has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 66°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 36°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Qala i Naw is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 343 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 85 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 85 mm 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 70cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.Qala i Naw is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3.3 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 3.3 in 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 28in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 10in.
Wind
Qala i Naw is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 November, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Qala i Naw 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 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Qala i Naw is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 6 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Qala i Naw is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 92°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 26°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 Qala i Naw 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 Qala i Naw 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.