Climate normals · 1970–2000
Khōst Climate
Khōst is a city in Afghanistan (37) with a population of about 96,123. Its average annual temperature is 18.3°C (65°F), with roughly 470 mm of rain per year.
18.3°C
Avg Temp
470
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Khōst Climate
Khōst has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F) and receives about 470 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.3°C
Avg Temp
470
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 42° | 28 mm |
| February | 8° / 47° | 49 mm |
| March | 13° / 55° | 66 mm |
| April | 19° / 65° | 62 mm |
| May | 24° / 76° | 38 mm |
| June | 29° / 83° | 23 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 74 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 61 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 29 mm |
| October | 19° / 67° | 9 mm |
| November | 13° / 56° | 10 mm |
| December | 8° / 47° | 21 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 Khōst
The most comfortable months to visit Khōst are typically October, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is June (around 36°C high). The coldest is January (near -1°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Khōst are typically October, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Khōst, Afghanistan has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C and about 470 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January.
In June, the hottest month, daily highs in Khōst average about 36°C (96°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.