Mazār-e Sharīf weather
At 1:45 AM local time it was mostly clear and 13°C (55°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Mazār-e Sharīf sits 365 m (1,198 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 Mazār-e Sharīf, Balkh, Afghanistan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 48%
- 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 Apr–May, Sep–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Mazār-e Sharīf weather
Is it raining in Mazār-e Sharīf right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 13° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Mazār-e Sharīf this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–25° and lows of 11–13°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Mazār-e Sharīf lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mazār-e Sharīf?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Mazār-e Sharīf weather by month
When is the best time to visit Mazār-e Sharīf?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Mazār-e Sharīf is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 8°C (47°F) in January to 37°C (98°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Mazār-e Sharīf?
February is the wettest month, with about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Mazār-e Sharīf?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 37°C (98°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 8°C (47°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F).
Does Mazār-e Sharīf have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 35 mm (1.4 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