Weather in Kabul — today
Now in Kabul
☀️
+25°
Clear
Feels like +25° · humidity 36%
Today 12.9: +30° / +16°
🕐 09:55
Wind
5 km/h
UV index
5
Air (AQI)
58 · Moderate
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
36%
Pressure
1016 hPa
Sunrise / sunset
05:33 / 18:04
👕 What to wear today
Warm — a T-shirt and light trousers or shorts.
Weather for an activity:
Detailed weather information for Kabul
Today, 12 September, Saturday, in Kabul (Afghanistan): cloudy, light rain in places, hot. During the day the air will warm up to +30°, at night around +16°. Due to the wind it feels like +25°. Wind up to 16 km/h. No precipitation expected, you won't need an umbrella. Light summer clothing will do — a T-shirt and shorts or light trousers. The sun will rise at 05:33 and set at 18:04 — daylight lasts 13 hours.Hourly weather in Kabul
💧 The bars at the bottom show the hourly precipitation probability. Shaded areas of the chart are the dark hours (before sunrise 🌅 and after sunset 🌇).
Weather in Kabul for 14 days
Tap a day to expand it by time of day and open the full forecast. The bar shows the range from the night low (left) to the day high (right).
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Today 12.9
🌦️
💧 8%
+16° +30°
Morning
🌦️
+21°
Day
🌦️
+30°
Evening
🌇
+27°
Night
🌙
+16°
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Tomorrow 13.9
🌤️
💧 6%
+15° +30°
Morning
☀️
+23°
Day
🌤️
+30°
Evening
🌇
+23°
Night
🌙
+15°
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Mon 14.9
🌦️
💧 4%
+15° +29°
Morning
🌦️
+20°
Day
🌦️
+29°
Evening
🌇
+26°
Night
🌙
+15°
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Tue 15.9
🌦️
💧 19%
+15° +30°
Morning
🌦️
+21°
Day
🌦️
+30°
Evening
🌇
+26°
Night
🌙
+15°
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Wed 16.9
🌦️
💧 46%
+15° +28°
Morning
🌦️
+20°
Day
🌦️
+28°
Evening
🌇
+25°
Night
🌙
+15°
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Thu 17.9
☁️
💧 14%
+13° +27°
Morning
☁️
+18°
Day
☁️
+27°
Evening
🌇
+24°
Night
🌙
+13°
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Fri 18.9
☁️
+13° +27°
Morning
☁️
+18°
Day
☁️
+27°
Evening
🌇
+24°
Night
🌙
+13°
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Sat 19.9
🌤️
+14° +29°
Morning
🌤️
+20°
Day
🌤️
+29°
Evening
🌇
+25°
Night
🌙
+14°
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Sun 20.9
☀️
💧 2%
+14° +26°
Morning
☀️
+18°
Day
☀️
+26°
Evening
🌇
+23°
Night
🌙
+14°
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Mon 21.9
☀️
+14° +27°
Morning
☀️
+19°
Day
☀️
+27°
Evening
🌇
+24°
Night
🌙
+14°
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Tue 22.9
☀️
💧 2%
+14° +27°
Morning
☀️
+19°
Day
☀️
+27°
Evening
🌇
+24°
Night
🌙
+14°
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Wed 23.9
☀️
💧 6%
+14° +27°
Morning
☀️
+19°
Day
☀️
+27°
Evening
🌇
+24°
Night
🌙
+14°
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Thu 24.9
☀️
💧 2%
+12° +27°
Morning
☀️
+18°
Day
☀️
+27°
Evening
🌇
+23°
Night
🌙
+12°
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Fri 25.9
☀️
💧 6%
+12° +27°
Morning
☀️
+18°
Day
☀️
+27°
Evening
🌇
+23°
Night
🌙
+12°
🗺️ Precipitation radar
Precipitation radar (RainViewer) over a clean base map — updates every 5–10 minutes. Colours show nearby precipitation; if there is none, the map is simply clear — that is normal. Zoom with + / −.
Rain intensity:lightmoderateheavy
🎯 What to do in this weather — indices of the day
Comfort score from 0 (bad) to 100 (excellent), calculated from the day's weather. For “rain” and “UV” a percentage/risk level is shown.
🏃 Running
60 / 100
comfort for running · Average
🧴 UV
45%
moderate · moderate
☂️ Rain
8%
unlikely · low
✨ Stars
82 / 100
evening visibility · Excellent
🧺 Laundry drying
80 / 100
will dry outside · Excellent
🚗 Car wash
85 / 100
no rain expected · Excellent
🌫️ Air quality
58
Moderate air
European AQI
PM2.5: 14PM10: 24O₃: 118NO₂: 4
Moderate. Those sensitive to dust should be more careful during long outdoor exercise.
🌅 Sun, moon and sea
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
18:04
Golden hour
17:31
Daylight
13 h (-2 min vs yesterday)
Kabul climate by month
Long-term averages. Hover over a bar for details. The forecast for a specific month is a combination of the climate normal and the model forecast for the coming weeks.
+3°
-9°
Jan
+4°
-7°
Feb
+11°
-1°
Mar
+19°
+6°
Apr
+24°
+12°
May
+30°
+16°
Jun
+33°
+19°
Jul
+32°
+18°
Aug
+27°
+14°
Sep
+21°
+9°
Oct
+14°
+2°
Nov
+7°
-4°
Dec
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Bar color shows temperature:frostcoolcomfortablewarmhot— best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Precipitation | What to pack and what makes the month notable (events, nuances) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +3° | -9° | 41 mm | Cold: +3° by day, down to -9° at night — dress warmly. ❄️ a warm jacket, a hat, non-slip shoes. This is the coldest month of the year. |
| February | +4° | -7° | 60 mm | Winter weather: about +4° daytime, you need a warm coat and hat. ❄️ a warm jacket, a hat, non-slip shoes. |
| March | +11° | -1° | 69 mm | Cool weather: +11° by day, noticeably colder in the evening. One of the wettest months (69 mm): downpours can derail plans. 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| April | +19° | +6° | 76 mm | One of the best times to visit: +19° by day, fresh nights. It's a rainy month (76 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. Statistically the wettest month of the year. |
| May | +24° | +12° | 49 mm | Ideal weather: +24° daytime — neither hot nor cold. 😊 light summer clothing. |
| June | +30° | +16° | 13 mm | A comfortable month: +30° by day without exhausting heat. 😊 light summer clothing. The longest daylight hours of the year — more time for everything. |
| July | +33° | +19° | 8 mm | Hot (+33° by day) but dry — manageable with a sensible schedule. ☀️ water and sunscreen. This is the hottest month of the year in Kabul. |
| August | +32° | +18° | 4 mm | Gentle warmth — about +32° daytime, great walking weather. 😊 light summer clothing. One of the driest months — rain is very unlikely. |
| September | +27° | +14° | 8 mm | A comfortable month: +27° by day without exhausting heat. 😊 light summer clothing. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. |
| October | +21° | +9° | 13 mm | One of the best times to visit: +21° by day, fresh nights. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. |
| November | +14° | +2° | 24 mm | A fresh month — +14° daytime, take a jacket for walks. 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| December | +7° | -4° | 24 mm | A cold month: +7° by day, long walks get uncomfortable. 🧣 a warmer jacket. The shortest daylight of the year — it gets dark early. |
When to visit Kabul
✅ Recommended time to visit
🌟 Best time: June, August, September
Daytime air+27…+32°
Precipitationalmost none
Why: comfortable +27…+32° by day, little rain.
⚠️ Doable, with caveats
🌤️ Shoulder season: January, April, May, July, October, November
Daytime air+3…+33°
Precipitationoften
Why: cool (+3…+33°) — not beach season, but great for city sights and museums.
🔴 Not the best time
❄️ Cold season: February, March, December
Daytime air+4…+11°
Precipitationoften
Why: cold and dark (+4…+11° by day, 10 h of daylight) — only if frost and short days don’t put you off.
Bottom line: the best time to visit Kabul is June, August, September, and the most comfortable months are June, August, September. The toughest months to visit are February, March, December: cold and short days.
🌡️ Today vs the climate normal
Today's high
+30°
Normal for September
+27°
Deviation
3° warmer than normal
A year ago on this day
+32°
Record for this date
+34° (2023)
The normal, “a year ago” and the record come from the weather archive since 1940 (Open-Meteo / ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kabul
What is the weather in Kabul right now?＋
Clear, +25°, feels like +25°.
Will it rain in Kabul today?＋
No: 8% chance, 0 mm.
When is the best time to visit Kabul?＋
Best time to visit — June, August, September.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Kabul?＋
Sunrise 05:33, sunset 18:04.
Does it snow in Kabul in winter?＋
Yes, snow is possible in January, February, March, December.
What is the climate in Kabul by month?＋
Summers up to +33° in July, winters around -9° in January; the wettest month is April.
How hot is it in Kabul in summer?＋
☀️ Very hot. Drink more water, avoid the midday sun, sunscreen is needed.