AI-generatedBamyan at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,660 h
- Rain a year
- 329 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Elevation
- 2,550 m
Climate in Bamyan
Bamyan has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year, Bamyan is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bamyan
The best time to visit Bamyan is from June to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is May with 69 mm of precipitation.
Bamyan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bamyan in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 5–20 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Bamyan in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Bamyan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 8–23 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Bamyan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −2–2 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
06:0317:25
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:48–06:37 · evening 16:51–17:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:38–05:48 · evening 17:41–17:51
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Bamyan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Bamyan in October?
In October, Bamyan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bamyan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:03 – 17:25
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 20 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Bamyan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Bamyan: score 99 against 93. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4better | 5 |
| Rainfall | 16 mm | 24 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bamyan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
31January−2° · 5.3 h
In January, Bamyan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 29 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bamyan.
Bamyan in January29February−1° · 5.6 h
In February, Bamyan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bamyan.
Bamyan in February32March5° · 6.3 h
In March, Bamyan is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bamyan.
Bamyan in March62April13° · 7.4 h
In April, Bamyan is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bamyan.
Bamyan in April80May20° · 8.0 h
In May, Bamyan is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Bamyan.
Bamyan in May99June24° · 9.5 h
In June, Bamyan is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bamyan.
Bamyan in June86July27° · 9.7 h
In July, Bamyan is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Bamyan.
Bamyan in July92August26° · 9.3 h
In August, Bamyan is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Bamyan.
Bamyan in August98September23° · 8.4 h
In September, Bamyan is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bamyan.
Bamyan in September93October17° · 6.9 h
In October, Bamyan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bamyan.
Bamyan in October46November8° · 5.7 h
In November, Bamyan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 23 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Bamyan.
Bamyan in November36December2° · 5.3 h
In December, Bamyan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 19 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bamyan.
Bamyan in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bamyan
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−12°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 31 | −2° | −12° | 5.3 h | 7 | 29 |
| FebruaryFeb | 29 | −2° | −11° | 5.6 h | 8 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 5° | −5° | 6.3 h | 8 | 38 |
| AprilApr | 62 | 13° | 2° | 7.4 h | 11 | 55 |
| MayMay | 80 | 20° | 7° | 8.0 h | 12 | 69 |
| JuneJun | 99 | 24° | 11° | 9.5 h | 5 | 24 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 27° | 13° | 9.7 h | 2 | 9 |
| AugustAug | 92 | 26° | 12° | 9.3 h | 1 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 23° | 9° | 8.4 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 93 | 17° | 5° | 6.9 h | 4 | 16 |
| NovemberNov | 46 | 8° | −3° | 5.7 h | 6 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 36 | 2° | −9° | 5.3 h | 5 | 19 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Bamyan
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.9 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Bamyan, 61 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Bamyan: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bamyan has about 4 rainy days with 16 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Bamyan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Bamyan
How breezy and how cloudy Bamyan is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bamyan typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 20 % of the sky over Bamyan: mostly clear, with about 6.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Bamyan
How often the day gets hot in Bamyan (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bamyan has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Bamyan
When Bamyan is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Bamyan has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 10 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Bamyan
Weather for your travel dates
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Bamyan in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bamyan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 34).
- 53
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 34
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 15 min
- Distance
- 5,620 km
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (4 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Afghanistan
- Currency
- Afghan Afghani (AFN)
- Languages
- Persian, Pashto, Uzbek
- Sockets
- Type C, D, F · 240 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +93
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Bamyan vs Kabul
In October the holiday weather in Bamyan and Kabul is about equally good (score 93 vs 97). During the day Kabul is 5 °C warmer than Bamyan. Kabul gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Bamyan | Kabul |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 1 |
| Best time | Jun – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Afghanistan in October: the best places
In October, Bamyan ranks 7 of 9 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Bamyan
When is the best time to visit Bamyan?
The best time to visit Bamyan is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bamyan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Bamyan?
The wettest month is May with 69 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bamyan get?
Bamyan gets around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.7 hours a day; in January there are 5.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Bamyan in?
Bamyan is on UTC+4:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bamyan?
A nonstop flight from London to Bamyan takes about 7 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,620 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bamyan?
Bamyan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 34). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 53, May half-term 84, summer holidays 90, October half-term 93, Christmas holidays 34.