Climate Insights for Qarah Bāgh

Gulrān, Herāt, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
35°C peak
Coldest
January
0°C low
Wettest
February
65mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Qarah Bāgh is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 278mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 65mm of rainfall. Qarah Bāgh 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.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 0° Feb Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 1° Mar Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Apr Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 9° May Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 14° Jun Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 19° Jul Max: 35° Average: 29° Min: 22° Aug Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 19° Sep Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 14° Oct Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° Nov Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 3° Dec Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: 0°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Qarah Bāgh vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 29°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 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.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 5mm
Precipitation
Snow

Qarah Bāgh is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 278mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 65mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 65mm 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 39cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 15cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 26km/h Jul Wind Speed: 30km/h Aug Wind Speed: 29km/h Sep Wind Speed: 25km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Qarah Bāgh is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 30km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 19km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 29km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Qarah Bāgh, which began on March 20, 2026. Qarah Bāgh 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 115mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 35°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 32mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 131mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Expect around 32cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 11°
Apr 16°
May 22°
Jun 27°
Jul 29°
Aug 26°
Sep 21°
Oct 15°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Qarah Bāgh is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 17mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°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 Qarah Bāgh 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
0 °C
10 °C
20 km/h
49 mm
12 cm
Feb
1 °C
12 °C
20 km/h
65 mm
15 cm
Mar Current
6 °C
17 °C
20 km/h
63 mm
4 cm
Apr
9 °C
22 °C
20 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
34 °C
26 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
35 °C
30 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
32 °C
29 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
29 °C
25 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
22 °C
20 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Nov
3 °C
15 °C
18 km/h
22 mm
3 cm
Dec
0 °C
11 °C
18 km/h
17 mm
5 cm
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