Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Afghanistan in August
In August, average daytime highs across the 14 cities listed in Afghanistan range from 27.5°C in Khōst to 38.4°C in Kandahār. Monthly rainfall ranges from under 1 mm in Herāt to 147 mm in Khōst.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
August in Afghanistan
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabul | 31.6°C18.7°C | 18.7°C | 4.0 | 1.1 |
| Herāt | 33.4°C18.0°C | 18.0°C | 0 | 0.0 |
| Mazār-e Sharīf | 35.6°C22.4°C | 22.4°C | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Kandahār | 38.4°C21.9°C | 21.9°C | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Jalālābād | 34.8°C25.2°C | 25.2°C | 14 | 3.3 |
| Kunduz | 38.0°C21.7°C | 21.7°C | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Ghazni | 29.3°C14.0°C | 14.0°C | 15 | 3.8 |
| Balkh | 35.7°C21.6°C | 21.6°C | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Bagrām | 32.9°C17.1°C | 17.1°C | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| Baghlān | 35.4°C19.4°C | 19.4°C | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Gardez | 27.8°C16.2°C | 16.2°C | 47 | 11.8 |
| Khōst | 27.5°C19.8°C | 19.8°C | 147 | 19.5 |
| Maymana | 31.1°C17.8°C | 17.8°C | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Khanabad | 36.4°C21.4°C | 21.4°C | 0.1 | 0.0 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.