Kunduz climate
Kunduz (Afghanistan) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C68 °F, and about 219 mm8.6 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kunduz climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1152 | 235 | 744 | 301.2 |
| Feb | 1457 | 337 | 947 | 411.6 |
| Mar | 2170 | 847 | 1558 | 371.5 |
| Apr | 2781 | 1457 | 2069 | 301.2 |
| May | 3493 | 2068 | 2780 | 160.6 |
| Jun | 39102 | 2476 | 3289 | 30.1 |
| Jul | 41106 | 2780 | 3493 | 10.0 |
| Aug | 39102 | 2577 | 3289 | 10.0 |
| Sep | 3493 | 2068 | 2781 | 10.0 |
| Oct | 2680 | 1457 | 2069 | 50.2 |
| Nov | 1864 | 846 | 1355 | 271.1 |
| Dec | 1254 | 338 | 846 | 261.0 |
| Year | 41106 | 235 | 2068 | 2198.6 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59% | 62% | 2.3 | 9:54 |
| Feb | 60% | 65% | 3.0 | 10:47 |
| Mar | 56% | 60% | 4.4 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 49% | 57% | 5.7 | 13:05 |
| May | 35% | 42% | 7.1 | 14:07 |
| Jun | 20% | 28% | 8.1 | 14:40 |
| Jul | 16% | 23% | 8.0 | 14:26 |
| Aug | 16% | 20% | 7.4 | 13:33 |
| Sep | 18% | 19% | 6.3 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 29% | 30% | 4.6 | 11:11 |
| Nov | 49% | 51% | 2.9 | 10:09 |
| Dec | 58% | 59% | 2.1 | 9:39 |
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 Kunduz is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 41 °C106 °F and a low of 27 °C80 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 11 °C52 °F and lows 2 °C35 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 27.3 °C49.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 219 mm8.6 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 50% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–October. The wettest month is February (41 mm1.6 in), the driest is August (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 16% in July to 60% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 19%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in December to 8 km/h (5 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.7 hours in December to 14.7 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 12 cm).
Best time to visit Kunduz
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 5 mm0.2 in to 37 mm1.5 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 Kunduz
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1152 to 14 °C57 °F, lows 235 to 3 °C38 °F, about 32 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2170 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 847 to 20 °C68 °F, about 28 mm1.1 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 39102 to 41 °C106 °F, lows 2476 to 27 °C80 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1864 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 846 to 20 °C68 °F, about 11 mm0.4 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 Kunduz compares
Compared with Tirmiz, about 151 km to the west, Kunduz is on average 0.7 °C1.2 °F warmer and receives 29% more precipitation (219 mm8.6 in vs 169 mm6.7 in). The difference is largest in December (1.2 °C2.2 °F warmer).
Of the 11 places in Afghanistan covered by World Climates, Kunduz is the 3rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 8th 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: Bokhtar (Tajikistan, BSh), Tirmiz (Uzbekistan, BWh) and Kashan (Iran, BWh).
Nearby places
- Baghlan 68 km · 20 °C68 °F · 246 mm9.7 in
- Bokhtar 123 km · 20 °C68 °F · 253 mm10.0 in
- Tirmiz 151 km · 20 °C67 °F · 169 mm6.7 in
- Kŭlob 155 km · 19 °C66 °F · 294 mm12 in
- Mazar-e Sharif 156 km · 19 °C67 °F · 179 mm7.0 in
- Balkh 175 km · 19 °C66 °F · 172 mm6.8 in
- Bagram 199 km · 15 °C59 °F · 422 mm17 in
- Dushanbe 201 km · 18 °C64 °F · 318 mm13 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kunduz?
July is the warmest month in Kunduz, with an average high of 41 °C (106 °F) and an average low of 27 °C (80 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kunduz?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 11 °C (52 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kunduz?
February is the wettest month with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Kunduz?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and October.
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 700 m, while Kunduz lies at about 402 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.9 °C3.5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.