Climate Insights for Zaranj
Nimruz Province, Afghanistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Zaranj is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 47 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 17 mm of rainfall. Zaranj 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.The climate in Zaranj is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 1.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 0.7 in of rainfall. Zaranj 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 37°F.
Temperature
Zaranj 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 7°C shift in average temperatures.Zaranj has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 76°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 113°F and an average of 101°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 49°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Zaranj is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 47 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 17 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. 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 is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 1.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 0.7 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. 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
Zaranj is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 30km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 20km/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 11km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 28km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Zaranj is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 19mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 13mph 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 7mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 17mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Zaranj 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 4 mm 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 best time to visit Zaranj is during March, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 113°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 37°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 Zaranj 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zaranj 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. 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.