Best Time to Visit Mazār-e Sharīf: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Mazār-e Sharīf: October, September, April, May.
- Best months for Mazār-e Sharīf: October, September, April, May.
- Peak season is July, June, August. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March, April, May, September, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: March, February, January.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 6.0).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 0°C | 34 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.0 |
| February | 12°C | 2°C | 40 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.3 |
| March | 17°C | 7°C | 47 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.2 |
| April | 24°C | 12°C | 34 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| May | 30°C | 16°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.3 |
| June | 36°C | 20°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 37°C | 22°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 6.9 |
| August | 35°C | 20°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.5 |
| September | 30°C | 15°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.8 |
| October | 23°C | 10°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| November | 16°C | 5°C | 23 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.4 |
| December | 11°C | 1°C | 25 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mazār-e Sharīf?
The best months are October, September, April, May.
When is the rainy season in Mazār-e Sharīf?
The wettest months are March, February, January.