Kandahār in May

7.3out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Very hot: daytime highs around 35°C. Very dry: about 0 rainy days.

35°CAvg high
19°CAvg low
0Rainy days (1 mm)
13:37 hDaylight
05:15Sunrise · 18:52 Sunset

Why this score

  • Very hot: daytime highs around 35°C
  • Very dry: about 0 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (0.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

13° 0° J 16° 3° F 22° 7° M 29° 13° A 35° 19° M 40° 23° J 41° 25° J 39° 23° A 35° 18° S 28° 11° O 21° 6° N 16° 1° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 13°C0°C42 mm 6– – 6.8
February 16°C3°C49 mm 6– – 7.3
March 22°C7°C45 mm 6– – 8.3
April 29°C13°C13 mm 3– – 8.7
May 35°C19°C1 mm 0– – 7.3
June 40°C23°C2 mm 0– – 6.1
July 41°C25°C2 mm 0– – 5.7
August 39°C23°C0 mm 0– – 6.2
September 35°C18°C0 mm 0– – 7.5
October 28°C11°C1 mm 0– – 9.1
November 21°C6°C9 mm 2– – 8.7
December 16°C1°C22 mm 2– – 7.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Kandahār in May?

Daytime highs average 35°C and nights about 19°C.

When is the best time to visit Kandahār?

The best months are October, April, November.