Jalalabad climate
Jalalabad (Afghanistan) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C73 °F, and about 576 mm23 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Jalalabad climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1661 | 440 | 1050 | 381.5 |
| Feb | 1864 | 642 | 1253 | 783.1 |
| Mar | 2475 | 1151 | 1763 | 853.3 |
| Apr | 3086 | 1660 | 2373 | 853.3 |
| May | 3697 | 2068 | 2883 | 441.7 |
| Jun | 41105 | 2577 | 3391 | 321.2 |
| Jul | 41106 | 2781 | 3494 | 491.9 |
| Aug | 39103 | 2679 | 3391 | 572.3 |
| Sep | 3697 | 2272 | 2984 | 341.3 |
| Oct | 3188 | 1661 | 2474 | 261.0 |
| Nov | 2475 | 1151 | 1763 | 281.1 |
| Dec | 1966 | 643 | 1355 | 200.8 |
| Year | 41106 | 440 | 2373 | 57623 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45% | 51% | 2.9 | 10:05 |
| Feb | 53% | 58% | 3.5 | 10:54 |
| Mar | 53% | 57% | 4.7 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 49% | 54% | 6.1 | 13:00 |
| May | 39% | 43% | 7.3 | 13:57 |
| Jun | 30% | 33% | 7.9 | 14:27 |
| Jul | 38% | 38% | 7.5 | 14:14 |
| Aug | 44% | 45% | 6.6 | 13:26 |
| Sep | 39% | 33% | 6.0 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 33% | 29% | 4.9 | 11:15 |
| Nov | 37% | 41% | 3.5 | 10:19 |
| Dec | 40% | 43% | 2.9 | 9:52 |
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 Jalalabad is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 41 °C106 °F and a low of 27 °C81 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 16 °C61 °F and lows 4 °C40 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24 °C43.2 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 576 mm23 in. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 43% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December. The wettest month is April (85 mm3.3 in), the driest is December (20 mm0.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 30% in June to 53% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 29%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (2 mph) in November to 5 km/h (3 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Jalalabad
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and November and December: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 24 °C75 °F with 20 mm0.8 in to 85 mm3.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 41 °C106 °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 Jalalabad
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1661 to 19 °C66 °F, lows 440 to 6 °C43 °F, about 45 mm1.8 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 2475 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 1151 to 20 °C68 °F, about 71 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 39103 to 41 °C106 °F, lows 2577 to 27 °C81 °F, about 46 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2475 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 1151 to 22 °C72 °F, about 29 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Jalalabad compares
Compared with Peshawar, about 114 km to the southeast, Jalalabad is on average 1.4 °C2.5 °F cooler and receives 18% less precipitation (576 mm23 in vs 706 mm28 in). The difference is largest in May (2.7 °C4.8 °F cooler).
Of the 11 places in Afghanistan covered by World Climates, Jalalabad is the warmest by annual mean temperature and the 2nd 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: Kohat (Pakistan, Cfa), Shabqadar (Pakistan, Cfa) and Peshawar (Pakistan, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Shabqadar 104 km · 24 °C76 °F · 639 mm25 in
- Peshawar 114 km · 24 °C76 °F · 706 mm28 in
- Kabul 118 km · 14 °C57 °F · 521 mm21 in
- Bagram 124 km · 15 °C59 °F · 422 mm17 in
- Kohat 131 km · 23 °C74 °F · 631 mm25 in
- Gardez 146 km · 11 °C51 °F · 615 mm24 in
- Mardan 149 km · 24 °C76 °F · 706 mm28 in
- Bannu 161 km · 24 °C76 °F · 549 mm22 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Jalalabad?
July is the warmest month in Jalalabad, with an average high of 41 °C (106 °F) and an average low of 27 °C (81 °F).
What is the coldest month in Jalalabad?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 16 °C (61 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (40 °F).
When does it rain the most in Jalalabad?
April is the wettest month with about 85 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 20 mm (0.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Jalalabad?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and November and December.
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 1,260 m, while Jalalabad lies at about 575 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +4.5 °C8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.