Cool
Average highs are around -6°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Afghanistan in January
Weather score36Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -6°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 60mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-6°C
Rain
60mm
Sun
4.9h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
36
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 60mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Afghanistan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January-6°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January60mm average rain
January sits near Afghanistan's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJune to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January4.9 hours average sun
January is one of Afghanistan's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJune to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January0°C average sea
January is close to Afghanistan's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
January36 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.