Climate normals · 1970–2000
Mazār-e Sharīf Climate
Mazār-e Sharīf is a city in Afghanistan (30) with a population of about 523,300. Its average annual temperature is 17.7°C (64°F), with roughly 183 mm of rain per year.
17.7°C
Avg Temp
183
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Mazār-e Sharīf Climate
Mazār-e Sharīf has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F) and receives about 183 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.7°C
Avg Temp
183
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 38° | 30 mm |
| February | 5° / 41° | 31 mm |
| March | 11° / 51° | 46 mm |
| April | 18° / 65° | 28 mm |
| May | 25° / 76° | 11 mm |
| June | 30° / 87° | 0 mm |
| July | 33° / 91° | 0 mm |
| August | 30° / 87° | 0 mm |
| September | 25° / 76° | 0 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 4 mm |
| November | 10° / 51° | 11 mm |
| December | 6° / 42° | 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 Mazār-e Sharīf
The most comfortable months to visit Mazār-e Sharīf are typically September, May 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 -2°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Mazār-e Sharīf are typically September, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Mazār-e Sharīf, Afghanistan has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C and about 183 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Mazār-e Sharīf 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.