AI-generatedHerat at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,050 h
- Rain a year
- 231 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Elevation
- 927 m
Climate in Herat
Herat has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 3,050 hours of sunshine a year, Herat is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – April, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:2517:48
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:10–06:59 · evening 17:14–18:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:00–06:10 · evening 18:04–18:13
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.
What is the weather like in Herat in October?
In October, Herat is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Herat.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:25 – 17:48
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 11 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30Asia/Kabul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Herat
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 8.0 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Herat, 70 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Herat
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 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 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 it, 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.
Rain in Herat: 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, Herat has about one rainy day with 3 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Herat
How breezy and how cloudy Herat 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 Herat typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 11 % of the sky over Herat: mostly clear, with about 8.0 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 Herat
How often the day gets hot in Herat (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, Herat has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Herat
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°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in July; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, 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 | 47 | 10° | −2° | 6.2 h | 6 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 57 | 13° | 0° | 6.5 h | 8 | 52 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 18° | 5° | 7.0 h | 8 | 57 |
| AprilApr | 97 | 25° | 10° | 8.2 h | 4 | 26 |
| MayMay | 81 | 30° | 14° | 9.7 h | 1 | 6 |
| JuneJun | 57 | 34° | 18° | 11.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 35° | 20° | 11.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 34° | 18° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 31° | 13° | 9.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 25° | 9° | 8.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 17° | 4° | 6.5 h | 4 | 18 |
| DecemberDec | 62 | 13° | 0° | 6.3 h | 5 | 25 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
34.35° N, 62.20° E · 927 m · Asia/Kabul
Best time to visit Herat
The best time to visit Herat is from March to April and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from October to November. From June to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is March with 57 mm of precipitation.
Herat through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Herat in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–30 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Herat in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 34–35 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Herat in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 17–31 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Herat in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 10–13 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Herat for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Herat
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October and April bring similar holiday weather to Herat (score 97 and 97). Daytime highs are about the same. April has 3 more rainy days.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 97 | 97 |
| Day high | 25° | 25° |
| Night low | 9° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.2 h |
| Rainy days | 1better | 4 |
| Rainfall | 3 mmbetter | 26 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Herat month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
47January10° · 6 h
In January, Herat is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Herat.
Herat in January57February13° · 7 h
In February, Herat is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Herat.
Herat in February85March18° · 7 h
In March, Herat is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Herat.
Herat in March97April25° · 8 h
In April, Herat is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Herat.
Herat in April81May30° · 10 h
In May, Herat is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Herat.
Herat in May57June34° · 11 h
In June, Herat is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Herat.
Herat in June50July35° · 11 h
In July, Herat is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Herat.
Herat in July59August34° · 10 h
In August, Herat is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Herat.
Herat in August78September31° · 9 h
In September, Herat is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Herat.
Herat in September97October25° · 8 h
In October, Herat is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Herat.
Herat in October87November17° · 7 h
In November, Herat is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Herat.
Herat in November62December13° · 6 h
In December, Herat is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Herat.
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Herat vs. Mashhad
In October the holiday weather in Herat and Mashhad is about equally good (score 97 vs. 98). During the day Mashhad is 3 °C cooler than Herat.
| in October | Herat | Mashhad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 97 | 98 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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- 5Kandahar28°92
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Planning a trip to Herat
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Herat 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.
Herat has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 55).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 56
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 97
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 55
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 50 min
- Distance
- 5,260 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.
Frequently asked questions about Herat
When is the best time to visit Herat?
The best time to visit Herat is from March to April and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Herat?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Herat?
The wettest month is March with 57 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Herat get?
Herat gets around 3,050 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in January there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Herat in?
Herat uses the time zone Asia/Kabul, at UTC+4:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Herat?
A nonstop flight from London to Herat takes about 6 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,260 km.
Which school holidays are best for Herat?
Herat has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 76, Summer holidays 56, October half-term 97, Christmas holidays 55.
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