Kandahar weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kandahar, Afghanistan. Like most weather services, we show Kandahar at one spot: Kandahār, its largest city. At 2:45 AM local time it was clear and 13°C (55°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 3%
- 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, Oct–NovOff season Jun–Aug
About Kandahār weather
Is it raining in Kandahār right now?
No. It’s clear and 13° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Kandahār this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–28° and lows of 11–14°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Thursday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Kandahār lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kandahār?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes, sunscreen and a warm layer for the evenings.
Kandahar weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kandahar?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kandahar is Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 14°C (56°F) in January to 41°C (106°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Kandahar?
February is the wettest month, with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Kandahar?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 41°C (106°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 14°C (56°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F).
Does Kandahar have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 31 mm (1.2 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kandahār), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months