AI-generatedGhazni at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,830 h
- Rain a year
- 265 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Elevation
- 2,179 m
Climate in Ghazni
Ghazni has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 2,830 hours of sunshine a year, Ghazni is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ghazni
The best time to visit Ghazni is from April to May and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to May and from September to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is February with 53 mm of precipitation.
Ghazni through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ghazni in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 10–25 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Ghazni in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–32 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Ghazni in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 12–27 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Ghazni in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–6 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Jan – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April, October
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: April – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
06:0017:24
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 05:44–06:33 · evening 16:50–17:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:35–05:44 · evening 17:39–17:49
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 Ghazni compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 0° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Ghazni in October?
In October, Ghazni is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ghazni.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min06:00 – 17:24
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 9 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- 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 Ghazni
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to Ghazni (score 95 and 98). In May, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. May has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 98 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1better | 4 |
| Rainfall | 3 mmbetter | 14 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ghazni month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
37January2° · 6.1 h
In January, Ghazni is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 39 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ghazni.
Ghazni in January36February3° · 6.4 h
In February, Ghazni is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 53 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ghazni.
Ghazni in February59March10° · 6.8 h
In March, Ghazni is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 52 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Ghazni.
Ghazni in March94April19° · 8.2 h
In April, Ghazni is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Ghazni.
Ghazni in April98May25° · 9.1 h
In May, Ghazni is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Ghazni.
Ghazni in May68June30° · 9.5 h
In June, Ghazni is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Ghazni.
Ghazni in June52July32° · 9.2 h
In July, Ghazni is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ghazni.
Ghazni in July61August30° · 8.8 h
In August, Ghazni is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ghazni.
Ghazni in August85September27° · 8.5 h
In September, Ghazni is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ghazni.
Ghazni in September95October20° · 7.6 h
In October, Ghazni is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ghazni.
Ghazni in October73November12° · 6.5 h
In November, Ghazni is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Ghazni.
Ghazni in November42December6° · 6.3 h
In December, Ghazni is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Ghazni.
Ghazni in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ghazni
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−13°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, 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 | 37 | 2° | −13° | 6.1 h | 5 | 39 |
| FebruaryFeb | 36 | 3° | −11° | 6.4 h | 7 | 53 |
| MarchMar | 59 | 10° | −4° | 6.8 h | 6 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 19° | 3° | 8.2 h | 6 | 30 |
| MayMay | 98 | 25° | 8° | 9.1 h | 4 | 14 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 30° | 12° | 9.5 h | 2 | 9 |
| JulyJul | 52 | 32° | 15° | 9.2 h | 4 | 16 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 30° | 14° | 8.8 h | 3 | 15 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 27° | 9° | 8.5 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 20° | 3° | 7.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 12° | −3° | 6.5 h | 2 | 12 |
| DecemberDec | 42 | 6° | −8° | 6.3 h | 3 | 18 |
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 hours in Ghazni
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 7.6 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Ghazni, 67 % 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 in Ghazni: 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, Ghazni has about one rainy day with 3 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ghazni
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 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 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 and clouds in Ghazni
How breezy and how cloudy Ghazni 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 Ghazni typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 9 % of the sky over Ghazni: mostly clear, with about 7.6 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 and humidity in Ghazni
How often the day gets hot in Ghazni (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, Ghazni has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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 in Ghazni
When Ghazni 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, it hardly ever snows in Ghazni.
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 Ghazni
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Ghazni 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.
Ghazni has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 16 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 95
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 40
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 4 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 25 min
- Distance
- 5,750 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.
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Ghazni vs Kabul
In October the holiday weather in Ghazni and Kabul is about equally good (score 95 vs 97). During the day Kabul is 2 °C warmer than Ghazni.
| in October | Ghazni | Kabul |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Ghazni ranks 5 of 9 destinations in this country.
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- 3Kunduz27°98
- 4Herat26°96
- 5GhazniThis page20°95
- 6Kabul22°95
- 7Bamyan17°93
- 8Kandahar29°84
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Frequently asked questions about Ghazni
When is the best time to visit Ghazni?
The best time to visit Ghazni is from April to May and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ghazni?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Ghazni?
The wettest month is February with 53 mm of precipitation. The driest month is October with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ghazni get?
Ghazni gets around 2,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.5 hours a day; in January there are 6.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Ghazni in?
Ghazni is on UTC+4:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ghazni?
A nonstop flight from London to Ghazni takes about 7 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,750 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ghazni?
Ghazni has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 92, summer holidays 58, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 40.