Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kandahār Climate
Kandahār is a city in Afghanistan (23) with a population of about 523,300. Its average annual temperature is 18.5°C (65°F), with roughly 199 mm of rain per year.
18.5°C
Avg Temp
199
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kandahār Climate
Kandahār has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F) and receives about 199 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.5°C
Avg Temp
199
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / 41° | 48 mm |
| February | 8° / 46° | 48 mm |
| March | 14° / 56° | 45 mm |
| April | 20° / 68° | 18 mm |
| May | 25° / 77° | 3 mm |
| June | 30° / 85° | 0 mm |
| July | 32° / 89° | 3 mm |
| August | 29° / 85° | 1 mm |
| September | 24° / 75° | 0 mm |
| October | 18° / 64° | 2 mm |
| November | 12° / 53° | 8 mm |
| December | 7° / 45° | 23 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 Kandahār
The most comfortable months to visit Kandahār are typically April, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 40°C high). The coldest is January (near -1°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kandahār are typically April, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kandahār, Afghanistan has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and about 199 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Kandahār average about 40°C (104°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.