Climate Insights for Zaranj Airport

The climate in Zaranj Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 52mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 19mm of rainfall. Zaranj Airport 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 3°C.

Zaranj Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 45°C and an average of 38°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 10°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Zaranj Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 52mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 19mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. 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.

Zaranj Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/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 37km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 21km/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 17km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 35km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Zaranj Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Zaranj Airport 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 45°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Zaranj Airport is during March, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 5mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 45°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Zaranj Airport 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.