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Weather and seasons in Kabul, Afghanistan

Best time to visit Kabul: month-by-month weather (2026)

The highest-scoring months in Kabul are Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep.

Best months

Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep

Peak season

Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep

Off season

Feb, Mar and Apr

Monthly Temperatures (°C)

Monthly Rainfall (mm)

Month-by-Month Guide

Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.

Jan

Temp: -6.6°C – 5.3°C

Rain: 29mm

Sunshine: 7.5h/day

Visit score: 4.8/10

Feb

Temp: -4.8°C – 6.8°C

Rain: 50mm

Sunshine: 8.4h/day

Visit score: 4.1/10

Mar

Temp: 0.2°C – 12.7°C

Rain: 63mm

Sunshine: 9h/day

Visit score: 4.1/10

Apr

Temp: 5.5°C – 19°C

Rain: 87mm

Sunshine: 10.4h/day

Visit score: 4.7/10

May

Temp: 10.5°C – 25.4°C

Rain: 19mm

Sunshine: 12h/day

Visit score: 8.5/10

Jun

Best

Temp: 15.5°C – 31.2°C

Rain: 3mm

Sunshine: 12.8h/day

Visit score: 10/10

Jul

Best

Temp: 18°C – 33.5°C

Rain: 8mm

Sunshine: 12.9h/day

Visit score: 10/10

Aug

Best

Temp: 17.4°C – 32.9°C

Rain: 3mm

Sunshine: 12.6h/day

Visit score: 10/10

Sep

Best

Temp: 14.1°C – 29.6°C

Rain: 3mm

Sunshine: 11.5h/day

Visit score: 10/10

Oct

Temp: 7.8°C – 21.9°C

Rain: 13mm

Sunshine: 10.3h/day

Visit score: 8.5/10

Nov

Temp: 1.6°C – 16.3°C

Rain: 4mm

Sunshine: 9.4h/day

Visit score: 6.5/10

Dec

Temp: -1.8°C – 10.1°C

Rain: 7mm

Sunshine: 8.2h/day

Visit score: 5/10

When to go, and when not to

The months of June, July, August, and September stand out as the best time to visit based on local climate data, offering the most sunshine hours per day, ranging from about 11.5 to 12.9 hours, along with very little rainfall, often just a few millimeters per month. Daytime highs during this stretch climb well into the 29 to 33 degree Celsius range, giving consistently warm, dry conditions.

The trade-off is that this same window is also the peak season, so it coincides with the warmest temperatures of the year, with July in particular reaching an average high of 33.5 degrees Celsius. Travelers who prefer milder weather or lower prices might look instead to the off-season months of February, March, and April, though these bring cooler temperatures and more rain, including 87mm in April and 63mm in March, the wettest months on record here.

Season Guide

Spring

March – May

Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.

Packing tips

  • · Light layers
  • · Rain jacket
  • · Comfortable walking shoes

Summer

June – August

Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.

Packing tips

  • · Sunscreen
  • · Hat
  • · Light clothing
  • · Refillable water bottle

Autumn

September – November

Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.

Packing tips

  • · Medium layers
  • · Sweater
  • · Waterproof jacket

Winter

December – February

Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.

Packing tips

  • · Warm coat
  • · Scarf and gloves
  • · Thermal layers
  • · Waterproof boots

Keep reading

More on Kabul

  • Back to Kabul
  • Best cities to visit in June
  • Best cities to visit in July
  • Best cities to visit in August
  • Best cities to visit in September

Sources

  • GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
  • Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026

AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.