Climate Insights for Shīnḏanḏ

Shīnḏanḏ, Herāt, Afghanistan

Hottest
July
40°C peak
Coldest
January
-1°C low
Wettest
March
51mm rain
Best to Visit
April, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shīnḏanḏ is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 190mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 51mm of rainfall. Shīnḏanḏ 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.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: -1° Feb Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 2° Mar Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 7° Apr Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 11° May Max: 33° Average: 25° Min: 17° Jun Max: 38° Average: 31° Min: 22° Jul Max: 40° Average: 32° Min: 25° Aug Max: 37° Average: 30° Min: 22° Sep Max: 34° Average: 25° Min: 17° Oct Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 10° Nov Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 4° Dec Max: 14° Average: 7° Min: 0°
Max
Average
Min

Shīnḏanḏ has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 32°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, 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: 34mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Shīnḏanḏ is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 190mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 51mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 51mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h 40km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 24km/h Jun Wind Speed: 31km/h Jul Wind Speed: 36km/h Aug Wind Speed: 35km/h Sep Wind Speed: 27km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed

Shīnḏanḏ is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 36km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 19km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 18km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 34km/h in summer, 22km/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 Shīnḏanḏ, which began on March 20, 2026. Shīnḏanḏ 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. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 33°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 95mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 40°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 34km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 34°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 14mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -1 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 81mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/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 14°
Apr 20°
May 25°
Jun 31°
Jul 32°
Aug 30°
Sep 25°
Oct 19°
Nov 11°
Dec

The best time to visit Shīnḏanḏ is during April and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 17mm 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 Shīnḏanḏ 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. 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
13 °C
18 km/h
34 mm
1 cm
Feb
2 °C
16 °C
20 km/h
38 mm
1 cm
Mar Current
7 °C
21 °C
20 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
27 °C
20 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
33 °C
24 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
38 °C
31 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
40 °C
36 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
37 °C
35 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
34 °C
27 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
27 °C
21 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Nov
4 °C
19 °C
17 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Dec
0 °C
14 °C
17 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
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