Kabul in December

5.2out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 5°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.

5°CAvg high
-8°CAvg low
4Rainy days (24 mm)
9:42 hDaylight
06:59Sunrise · 16:40 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 5°C
  • Some rain: about 4 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -8°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

1° -12° J 2° -10° F 9° -3° M 16° 4° A 22° 9° M 27° 13° J 30° 16° J 29° 15° A 25° 11° S 18° 5° O 11° -1° N 5° -8° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 1°C-12°C42 mm 6– – 4.2
February 2°C-10°C60 mm 8– – 4.1
March 9°C-3°C68 mm 10– – 5.3
April 16°C4°C77 mm 12– – 6.6
May 22°C9°C52 mm 12– – 7.5
June 27°C13°C13 mm 4– – 8.6
July 30°C16°C9 mm 2– – 8.7
August 29°C15°C4 mm 1– – 9.0
September 25°C11°C7 mm 2– – 8.8
October 18°C5°C14 mm 4– – 7.9
November 11°C-1°C24 mm 5– – 6.4
December 5°C-8°C24 mm 4– – 5.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Kabul in December?

Daytime highs average 5°C and nights about -8°C.

When is the best time to visit Kabul?

The best months are August, September, July, June.