Best time to visit Herat

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When is the best time to visit Herat?

The best time to visit Herat is May based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Herat8
    Jan
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Herat10
    Feb
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Herat16
    Mar
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Herat23
    Apr
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Herat28
    May
  • 34°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Herat34
    Jun
  • 36°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Herat36
    Jul
  • 34°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Herat34
    Aug
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Herat30
    Sep
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Herat23
    Oct
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Herat17
    Nov
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Herat11
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Herat?

The hottest time of year in Herat is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 36°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Herat?

In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in Herat with 67mm on average. There are normally 9 days in March with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Herat?

The sunniest time of year in Herat is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 87% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Afghanistan (Herat) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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