Kandahār in January
6.8out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 13°C. Some rain: about 6 rainy days.
13°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
6Rainy days (42 mm)
10:09 hDaylight
07:12Sunrise · 17:21 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 13°C
- Some rain: about 6 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Gloves for freezing mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 0°C | 42 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.8 |
| February | 16°C | 3°C | 49 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.3 |
| March | 22°C | 7°C | 45 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| April | 29°C | 13°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| May | 35°C | 19°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.3 |
| June | 40°C | 23°C | 2 mm | 0 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 41°C | 25°C | 2 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.7 |
| August | 39°C | 23°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 6.2 |
| September | 35°C | 18°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.5 |
| October | 28°C | 11°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| November | 21°C | 6°C | 9 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.7 |
| December | 16°C | 1°C | 22 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Kandahār in January?
Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit Kandahār?
The best months are October, April, November.