Istālif weather
At 11:15 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 11°C (52°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Oct. Istālif sits 1896 m (6,221 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 Istālif, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 53%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Istālif weather
Is it raining in Istālif right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 11° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Istālif this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–18° and lows of 6–9°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Istālif lately?
In the past 7 days, Istālif had 1 rainy day and 1.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Istālif?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Istālif weather by month
When is the best time to visit Istālif?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Istālif is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (36°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Istālif?
March is the wettest month, with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 20 mm (0.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Istālif?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (36°F) and lows of -8°C (17°F).
Does Istālif have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is March at about 64 mm (2.5 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