AI-generatedJalalabad at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jun · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,840 h
- Rain a year
- 217 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Elevation
- 575 m
Climate in Jalalabad
Jalalabad has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. June is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,840 hours of sunshine a year, Jalalabad is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – April, October – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
05:5217:15
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:37–06:26 · evening 16:41–17:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:27–05:37 · evening 17:31–17:40
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 Jalalabad in October?
In October, Jalalabad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Jalalabad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min05:52 – 17:15
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 14 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30Asia/Kabul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %89 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %78 %
- 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
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Jalalabad
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 7.7 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Jalalabad, 68 % 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 Jalalabad
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 55 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 Jalalabad: 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, Jalalabad has about one rainy day with 6 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Jalalabad
How breezy and how cloudy Jalalabad 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 Jalalabad typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 14 % of the sky over Jalalabad: mostly clear, with about 7.7 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 Jalalabad
How often the day gets hot in Jalalabad (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, Jalalabad has about 9 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 Jalalabad
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in July (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 41 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 70 | 14° | 5° | 6.2 h | 5 | 26 |
| FebruaryFeb | 77 | 16° | 7° | 6.4 h | 6 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 87 | 21° | 12° | 6.8 h | 7 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 93 | 27° | 17° | 7.8 h | 5 | 31 |
| MayMay | 60 | 33° | 22° | 9.2 h | 1 | 6 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 37° | 26° | 10.4 h | 1 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 49 | 37° | 27° | 8.7 h | 3 | 17 |
| AugustAug | 48 | 35° | 26° | 8.1 h | 4 | 16 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 33° | 24° | 8.3 h | 1 | 6 |
| OctoberOct | 90 | 28° | 18° | 7.7 h | 1 | 6 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 21° | 12° | 7.0 h | 2 | 11 |
| DecemberDec | 88 | 17° | 7° | 6.7 h | 2 | 11 |
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
34.43° N, 70.45° E · 575 m · Asia/Kabul
Best time to visit Jalalabad
The best time to visit Jalalabad is from March to April and from October to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to April and from October to December. From May to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The wettest month is March with 43 mm of precipitation.
Jalalabad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jalalabad in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 21–33 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Jalalabad in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 35–37 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Jalalabad in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 21–33 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Jalalabad in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 14–17 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Jalalabad for you.
Your best months: March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Jalalabad
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October and April bring similar holiday weather to Jalalabad (score 90 and 93). In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has 4 more rainy days.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 90 | 93better |
| Day high | 28° | 27° |
| Night low | 18° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h | 7.8 h |
| Rainy days | 1better | 5 |
| Rainfall | 6 mmbetter | 31 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
Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Jalalabad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
70January14° · 6 h
In January, Jalalabad is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Jalalabad.
Jalalabad in January77February16° · 6 h
In February, Jalalabad is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Jalalabad.
Jalalabad in February87March21° · 7 h
In March, Jalalabad is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Jalalabad.
Jalalabad in March93April27° · 8 h
In April, Jalalabad is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Jalalabad.
Jalalabad in April60May33° · 9 h
In May, Jalalabad is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Jalalabad.
Jalalabad in May50June37° · 10 h
In June, Jalalabad is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 10 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. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Jalalabad.
Jalalabad in June49July37° · 9 h
In July, Jalalabad is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Jalalabad.
Jalalabad in July48August35° · 8 h
In August, Jalalabad is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Jalalabad.
Jalalabad in August60September33° · 8 h
In September, Jalalabad is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Jalalabad.
Jalalabad in September90October28° · 8 h
In October, Jalalabad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Jalalabad.
Jalalabad in October93November21° · 7 h
In November, Jalalabad is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Jalalabad.
Jalalabad in November88December17° · 7 h
In December, Jalalabad is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Jalalabad.
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Jalalabad vs. Peshawar
In October Jalalabad has the better holiday weather (score 90 vs. 75). During the day Peshawar is 2 °C warmer than Jalalabad.
| in October | Jalalabad | Peshawar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 90 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 5 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Oct – Dec | Nov – Mar |
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Planning a trip to Jalalabad
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Jalalabad 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.
Jalalabad has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 48).
- 91
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 48
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 90
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 30 min
- Distance
- 5,820 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 Jalalabad
When is the best time to visit Jalalabad?
The best time to visit Jalalabad is from March to April and from October to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Jalalabad?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Jalalabad?
The wettest month is March with 43 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jalalabad get?
Jalalabad gets around 2,840 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.4 hours a day; in January there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Jalalabad in?
Jalalabad uses the time zone Asia/Kabul, at UTC+4:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Jalalabad?
A nonstop flight from London to Jalalabad takes about 7 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Jalalabad?
Jalalabad has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 48). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 91, May half-term 58, Summer holidays 48, October half-term 90, Christmas holidays 79.
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