Balkh weather
At 1:45 AM local time it was mostly clear and 12°C (53°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Mar–Apr, Sep–Oct. Balkh sits 349 m (1,145 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Balkh, Balkh, Afghanistan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 40%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–Apr, Sep–OctOff season Jun–Jul, Dec–Feb
About Balkh weather
Is it raining in Balkh right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 12° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Balkh this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–26° and lows of 11–14°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Balkh lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Balkh?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Balkh weather by month
When is the best time to visit Balkh?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Balkh is Mar–Apr, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Jul, Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 10°C (49°F) in January to 41°C (105°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Balkh?
February is the wettest month, with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Balkh?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 41°C (105°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 10°C (49°F) and lows of -1°C (31°F).
Does Balkh have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 34 mm (1.3 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months