AI-generatedKabul at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,850 h
- Rain a year
- 309 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Elevation
- 1,798 m
Climate in Kabul
Kabul has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year, Kabul 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: April – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
05:5817:20
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 05:42–06:32 · evening 16:46–17:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:32–05:42 · evening 17:36–17:46
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 Kabul in October?
In October, Kabul is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °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 Kabul.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min05:58 – 17:20
- 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
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30Asia/Kabul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Kabul
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 7.5 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Kabul, 66 % 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 Kabul
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 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 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 Kabul: 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, Kabul has about one rainy day with 6 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kabul
How breezy and how cloudy Kabul 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 Kabul 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 Kabul: mostly clear, with about 7.5 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 Kabul
How often the day gets hot in Kabul (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, Kabul has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 Kabul
Snow is possible in Kabul, but no month makes it likely: 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 Kabul.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kabul
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 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | 34 | 3° | −9° | 5.7 h | 6 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 31 | 4° | −7° | 6.1 h | 8 | 65 |
| MarchMar | 42 | 11° | 0° | 6.4 h | 10 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 19° | 7° | 7.8 h | 8 | 56 |
| MayMay | 99 | 25° | 12° | 8.9 h | 4 | 19 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 30° | 17° | 10.4 h | 1 | 4 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 33° | 20° | 10.3 h | 0 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 32° | 20° | 9.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 28° | 16° | 8.8 h | 0 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 21° | 10° | 7.5 h | 1 | 6 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 13° | 2° | 6.2 h | 4 | 18 |
| DecemberDec | 40 | 7° | −5° | 5.9 h | 4 | 21 |
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
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Best time to visit Kabul
The best time to visit Kabul is from April to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. The wettest month is March with 72 mm of precipitation.
Kabul through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kabul in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 11–25 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Kabul in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–33 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Kabul in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 13–28 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Kabul in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–7 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kabul for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kabul
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 Kabul (score 95 and 99). In May, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. May has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 95 | 99better |
| Day high | 21° | 25° |
| Night low | 10° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1better | 4 |
| Rainfall | 6 mmbetter | 19 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
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Kabul month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
34January3° · 6 h
In January, Kabul is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 6 days, totalling 44 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kabul.
Kabul in January31February4° · 6 h
In February, Kabul is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 65 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kabul.
Kabul in February42March11° · 6 h
In March, Kabul is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Kabul.
Kabul in March88April19° · 8 h
In April, Kabul is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Kabul.
Kabul in April99May25° · 9 h
In May, Kabul is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Kabul.
Kabul in May83June30° · 10 h
In June, Kabul is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kabul.
Kabul in June64July33° · 10 h
In July, Kabul is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10 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, July is a good month for a holiday in Kabul.
Kabul in July70August32° · 10 h
In August, Kabul is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kabul.
Kabul in August93September28° · 9 h
In September, Kabul is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kabul.
Kabul in September95October21° · 8 h
In October, Kabul is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °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 Kabul.
Kabul in October67November13° · 6 h
In November, Kabul is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Kabul.
Kabul in November40December7° · 6 h
In December, Kabul is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Kabul.
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Kabul vs. Jalalabad
In October Kabul has the better holiday weather (score 95 vs. 90). During the day Jalalabad is 7 °C warmer than Kabul.
| in October | Kabul | Jalalabad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 95 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Mar – Apr, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
Afghanistan in October: the best places
In October, Kabul ranks 4 of 6 destinations in this country.
- Herat25°97
- 2Mazar-i-Sharif24°96
- 3Balkh24°96
- 4KabulThis page21°95
- 5Kandahar28°92
- 6Jalalabad28°90
Planning a trip to Kabul
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kabul 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.
Kabul has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 96
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 95
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 5 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
- 5,730 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 Kabul
When is the best time to visit Kabul?
The best time to visit Kabul 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 Kabul?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Kabul?
The wettest month is March with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kabul get?
Kabul gets around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.4 hours a day; in January there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Kabul in?
Kabul uses the time zone Asia/Kabul, at UTC+4:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kabul?
A nonstop flight from London to Kabul takes about 7 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,730 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kabul?
Kabul has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 96, Summer holidays 68, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 37.
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