AI-generatedKandahar at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jul · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,130 h
- Rain a year
- 169 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Elevation
- 1,007 m
Climate in Kandahar
Kandahar has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 3,130 hours of sunshine a year, Kandahar is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.5 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 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:0917:36
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 05:54–06:42 · evening 17:04–17:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:45–05:54 · evening 17:51–18:01
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 Kandahar in October?
In October, Kandahar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °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 Kandahar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 27 min06:09 – 17:36
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 5 %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 %88 %
- 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
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Kandahar
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 8.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Kandahar, 72 % 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 Kandahar
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 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 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 Kandahar: 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, it hardly ever rains in Kandahar: 1 mm in the whole month.
Wind and clouds in Kandahar
How breezy and how cloudy Kandahar 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 Kandahar typically peaks at 14 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 5 % of the sky over Kandahar: mostly clear, with about 8.3 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 Kandahar
How often the day gets hot in Kandahar (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, Kandahar 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 Kandahar
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
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. 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 | 61 | 13° | 0° | 6.4 h | 5 | 39 |
| FebruaryFeb | 77 | 15° | 3° | 6.9 h | 6 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 93 | 22° | 7° | 7.6 h | 5 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 29° | 13° | 9.1 h | 3 | 13 |
| MayMay | 50 | 35° | 18° | 10.1 h | 0 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 39° | 22° | 10.5 h | 0 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 40° | 24° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 39° | 22° | 9.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 53 | 34° | 17° | 8.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 92 | 28° | 11° | 8.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 95 | 20° | 6° | 7.5 h | 2 | 9 |
| DecemberDec | 80 | 15° | 2° | 7.2 h | 2 | 18 |
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
31.61° N, 65.71° E · 1,007 m · Asia/Kabul
Best time to visit Kandahar
The best time to visit Kandahar is from March to April and from October to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to March and from October to December. From May to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. The wettest month is February with 45 mm of precipitation.
Kandahar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kandahar in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 22–35 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Kandahar in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 39–40 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Kandahar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–34 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Kandahar in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 13–15 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kandahar for you.
Your best months: March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kandahar
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 November bring similar holiday weather to Kandahar (score 92 and 95). In November, days are 8 °C cooler than in October. November has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 92 | 95better |
| Day high | 28° | 20° |
| Night low | 11° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 8.3 hbetter | 7.5 h |
| Rainy days | 0better | 2 |
| Rainfall | 1 mm | 9 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 – Mar, Oct – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Kandahar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
61January13° · 6 h
In January, Kandahar is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Kandahar.
Kandahar in January77February15° · 7 h
In February, Kandahar is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Kandahar.
Kandahar in February93March22° · 8 h
In March, Kandahar is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Kandahar.
Kandahar in March88April29° · 9 h
In April, Kandahar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Kandahar.
Kandahar in April50May35° · 10 h
In May, Kandahar is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °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 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kandahar.
Kandahar in May50June39° · 11 h
In June, Kandahar is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °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. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kandahar.
Kandahar in June50July40° · 10 h
In July, Kandahar is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kandahar.
Kandahar in July50August39° · 10 h
In August, Kandahar is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kandahar.
Kandahar in August53September34° · 9 h
In September, Kandahar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Kandahar.
Kandahar in September92October28° · 8 h
In October, Kandahar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °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 Kandahar.
Kandahar in October95November20° · 8 h
In November, Kandahar is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Kandahar.
Kandahar in November80December15° · 7 h
In December, Kandahar is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Kandahar.
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Kandahar vs. Quetta
In October Quetta has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs. 92). During the day Quetta is 5 °C cooler than Kandahar.
| in October | Kandahar | Quetta |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 92 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Oct – Dec | Mar – May, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
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- Herat25°97
- 2Mazar-i-Sharif24°96
- 3Balkh24°96
- 4Kabul21°95
- 5KandaharThis page28°92
- 6Jalalabad28°90
Planning a trip to Kandahar
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Kandahar 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.
Kandahar has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 92) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 92
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 25 min
- Distance
- 5,710 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 Kandahar
When is the best time to visit Kandahar?
The best time to visit Kandahar 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 Kandahar?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Kandahar?
The wettest month is February with 45 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kandahar get?
Kandahar gets around 3,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.5 hours a day; in January there are 6.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Kandahar in?
Kandahar uses the time zone Asia/Kabul, at UTC+4:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kandahar?
A nonstop flight from London to Kandahar takes about 7 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,710 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kandahar?
Kandahar has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 92) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 50, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 92, Christmas holidays 71.
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