Badakhshan weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Badakhshan, Afghanistan. Like most weather services, we show Badakhshan at one spot: Fayzabad, its largest city. At 5:45 AM local time it was drizzle and 10°C (49°F). Light rain for 11 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 95%
- Chance of rain
- 19%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 11 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Fayzabad weather
Is it raining in Fayzabad right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 10° right now. Light rain for 11 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Fayzabad this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–22° and lows of 5–9°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Fayzabad lately?
In the past 7 days, Fayzabad had 2 rainy days and 7.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Fayzabad?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Badakhshan weather by month
When is the best time to visit Badakhshan?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Badakhshan is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (35°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Badakhshan?
March is the wettest month, with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Badakhshan?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 13°C (56°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (35°F) and lows of -8°C (18°F).
Does Badakhshan have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is March at about 40 mm (1.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Fayzabad), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Badakhshan
Weather can differ a lot within Badakhshan: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.