Climate normals · 1970–2000
Balkh Climate
Balkh is a city in Afghanistan (30) with a population of about 114,883. Its average annual temperature is 17.2°C (63°F), with roughly 182 mm of rain per year.
17.2°C
Avg Temp
182
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Balkh Climate
Balkh has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F) and receives about 182 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.2°C
Avg Temp
182
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 38° | 30 mm |
| February | 5° / 42° | 30 mm |
| March | 11° / 51° | 46 mm |
| April | 18° / 64° | 27 mm |
| May | 24° / 75° | 10 mm |
| June | 29° / 85° | 1 mm |
| July | 31° / 88° | 0 mm |
| August | 29° / 84° | 0 mm |
| September | 24° / 74° | 0 mm |
| October | 17° / 62° | 5 mm |
| November | 10° / 51° | 11 mm |
| December | 6° / 43° | 22 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Balkh
The most comfortable months to visit Balkh are typically September, May and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 39°C high). The coldest is January (near -2°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Balkh are typically September, May and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Balkh, Afghanistan has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C and about 182 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Balkh average about 39°C (102°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.