Which is the hottest month in Kandahar?

The hottest time of year in Kandahar is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 40°C with very high heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Kandahar?

It never rains much in Kandahar but January usually has the most rain with an average of 51mm. There are normally 6 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kandahar?

The sunniest time of year in Kandahar is normally September with bright sunshine on average for 86% of daylight hours; that's 11 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Kandahar

Q: When is the best time to visit Kandahar?

The best time to visit Kandahar is October based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Kandahar?

The best time to visit Kandahar is October based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

54
Jan
59
Feb
70
Mar
82
Apr
93
May
102
Jun
104
Jul
100
Aug
93
Sep
82
Oct
70
Nov
59
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
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7
Feb
8
Mar
9
Apr
11
May
12
Jun
11
Jul
11
Aug
11
Sep
10
Oct
9
Nov
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Dec

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The weather guide for Afghanistan (Kandahar) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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