Monthly climate guide

Kabul weather in August

August in Kabul is typically hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and night-time lows near 14°C (56°F). The month usually brings about 43 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 4°C warmer than September.

What stands out in August

Seasonally, August counts as late summer in Kabul.
Expect a big gap between day and night — about 17°C.
Only one month is warmer in Kabul than August.
It cools down fast from here: September is about 4°C cooler.

Avg high

31°C

87°F

Avg low

14°C

56°F

Rainfall

43 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

31%

relative

Sky

34%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Kabul weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Kabul
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	5°C / 42°F	-6°C / 21°F	53 mm	56%	63%
February	6°C / 43°F	-6°C / 21°F	87 mm	66%	67%
March	12°C / 54°F	0°C / 31°F	108 mm	63%	67%
April	18°C / 65°F	5°C / 40°F	119 mm	59%	57%
May	23°C / 74°F	8°C / 47°F	67 mm	51%	47%
June	28°C / 83°F	12°C / 53°F	35 mm	37%	33%
July	32°C / 89°F	15°C / 58°F	39 mm	31%	32%
August	31°C / 87°F	14°C / 56°F	43 mm	31%	34%
September	27°C / 81°F	10°C / 50°F	43 mm	31%	30%
October	21°C / 69°F	5°C / 42°F	44 mm	37%	38%
November	14°C / 56°F	1°C / 33°F	41 mm	47%	54%
December	9°C / 48°F	-3°C / 27°F	18 mm	47%	50%

What to pack for August

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
A small travel umbrella, just in case
Sunglasses

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Is August a good time to visit Kabul?

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Other Afghanistan cities in August

Mazar-i-Sharif

35° / 21°C · 0 mm

Kandahar

39° / 23°C · 3 mm

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Kabul in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Kabul?

August is a reasonable time for Kabul: highs around 31°C and about 43 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Kabul in August?

Average highs are about 31°C (87°F) and average lows about 14°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Kabul in August?

Kabul typically gets around 43 mm of rain in August — fairly dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Kabul (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.