Climate Insights for Qarchī Gak

Dowlatābād, Balkh, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
40°C peak
Coldest
January
1°C low
Wettest
March
40mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Qarchī Gak is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 182mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 40mm of rainfall. Qarchī Gak 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.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 1° Feb Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Mar Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Apr Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 14° May Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 19° Jun Max: 38° Average: 31° Min: 23° Jul Max: 40° Average: 33° Min: 25° Aug Max: 37° Average: 29° Min: 22° Sep Max: 32° Average: 24° Min: 17° Oct Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 11° Nov Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° Dec Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Qarchī Gak has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 6°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 5mm Mar Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow

Qarchī Gak is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 182mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 40mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 40mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 15cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Qarchī Gak is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/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 Qarchī Gak, which began on June 21, 2026. Qarchī Gak 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 40°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 33°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 75mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 40°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 32°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 26mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 79mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Expect around 12cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/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 15°
Apr 21°
May 27°
Jun 31°
Jul 33°
Aug 29°
Sep 24°
Oct 17°
Nov 11°
Dec

The best time to visit Qarchī Gak is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 18mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 40°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Qarchī Gak 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
1 °C
10 °C
14 km/h
28 mm
3 cm
Feb
4 °C
14 °C
14 km/h
37 mm
5 cm
Mar
10 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
40 mm
1 cm
Apr
14 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
33 °C
12 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
38 °C
13 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
40 °C
14 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
37 °C
13 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
17 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
25 °C
11 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
16 °C
12 km/h
18 mm
1 cm
Dec
3 °C
11 °C
13 km/h
15 mm
4 cm
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