Climate normals · 1970–2000
Herāt Climate
Herāt is a city in Afghanistan (11) with a population of about 574,300. Its average annual temperature is 15.7°C (60°F), with roughly 272 mm of rain per year.
15.7°C
Avg Temp
272
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Herāt Climate
Herāt has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C (60°F) and receives about 272 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.7°C
Avg Temp
272
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2° / 36° | 50 mm |
| February | 4° / 40° | 56 mm |
| March | 10° / 50° | 60 mm |
| April | 16° / 61° | 39 mm |
| May | 22° / 71° | 8 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 1 mm |
| July | 29° / 84° | 0 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 0 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 0 mm |
| October | 16° / 60° | 3 mm |
| November | 10° / 49° | 15 mm |
| December | 5° / 41° | 40 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 Herāt
The most comfortable months to visit Herāt are typically September, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 37°C high). The coldest is January (near -3°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Herāt are typically September, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Herāt, Afghanistan has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C and about 272 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Herāt average about 37°C (98°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.