Baghlan climate
Baghlan (Afghanistan) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C68 °F, and about 246 mm9.7 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Baghlan climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1356 | 236 | 846 | 321.2 |
| Feb | 1660 | 338 | 949 | 431.7 |
| Mar | 2272 | 847 | 1559 | 421.7 |
| Apr | 2781 | 1456 | 2069 | 351.4 |
| May | 3391 | 1967 | 2679 | 180.7 |
| Jun | 38100 | 2475 | 3188 | 50.2 |
| Jul | 40104 | 2679 | 3391 | 40.2 |
| Aug | 38100 | 2576 | 3188 | 40.1 |
| Sep | 3391 | 2067 | 2679 | 40.2 |
| Oct | 2679 | 1457 | 2068 | 70.3 |
| Nov | 1966 | 846 | 1356 | 281.1 |
| Dec | 1458 | 438 | 948 | 251.0 |
| Year | 40104 | 236 | 2068 | 2469.7 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54% | 62% | 2.3 | 9:57 |
| Feb | 56% | 65% | 3.0 | 10:49 |
| Mar | 54% | 60% | 4.4 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 49% | 57% | 5.7 | 13:04 |
| May | 37% | 42% | 7.1 | 14:04 |
| Jun | 22% | 28% | 8.1 | 14:36 |
| Jul | 18% | 23% | 8.0 | 14:23 |
| Aug | 18% | 20% | 7.4 | 13:31 |
| Sep | 20% | 19% | 6.3 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 31% | 30% | 4.6 | 11:12 |
| Nov | 47% | 51% | 2.9 | 10:12 |
| Dec | 51% | 59% | 2.1 | 9:43 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Baghlan is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 40 °C104 °F and a low of 26 °C79 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 13 °C56 °F and lows 2 °C36 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.4 °C45.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 246 mm9.7 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 49% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–October. The wettest month is February (43 mm1.7 in), the driest is August (4 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 18% in July to 56% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 19%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (3 mph) in December to 8 km/h (5 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.7 hours in December to 14.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Baghlan
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October and November: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 7 mm0.3 in to 42 mm1.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 40 °C104 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Baghlan
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1356 to 16 °C60 °F, lows 236 to 4 °C38 °F, about 33 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2272 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 847 to 19 °C67 °F, about 32 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 38100 to 40 °C104 °F, lows 2475 to 26 °C79 °F, about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1966 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 846 to 20 °C67 °F, about 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Baghlan compares
Compared with Kunduz, about 68 km to the north, Baghlan has practically the same average temperature and receives 12% more precipitation (246 mm9.7 in vs 219 mm8.6 in). The difference is largest in December (1.3 °C2.3 °F warmer).
Of the 11 places in Afghanistan covered by World Climates, Baghlan is the 4th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 7th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Afghanistan climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Gonbad-e Kavus (Iran, BWh), Ashgabat (Turkmenistan, BWh) and Kŭlob (Tajikistan, BSh).
Nearby places
- Kunduz 68 km · 20 °C68 °F · 219 mm8.6 in
- Bagram 139 km · 15 °C59 °F · 422 mm17 in
- Mazar-e Sharif 157 km · 19 °C67 °F · 179 mm7.0 in
- Tirmiz 176 km · 20 °C67 °F · 169 mm6.7 in
- Balkh 176 km · 19 °C66 °F · 172 mm6.8 in
- Kabul 183 km · 14 °C57 °F · 521 mm21 in
- Bokhtar 190 km · 20 °C68 °F · 253 mm10.0 in
- Kŭlob 220 km · 19 °C66 °F · 294 mm12 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Baghlan?
July is the warmest month in Baghlan, with an average high of 40 °C (104 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the coldest month in Baghlan?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 13 °C (56 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (36 °F).
When does it rain the most in Baghlan?
February is the wettest month with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 4 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Baghlan?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and October and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,070 m, while Baghlan lies at about 531 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +3.5 °C6.3 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.