Monthly climate guide

Kandahar weather in December

December in Kandahar is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (62°F) and night-time lows near 2°C (36°F). The month usually brings about 5 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 5°C cooler than November and 2°C warmer than January.

What stands out in December

Only one month is cooler in Kandahar than December.
Just 460 km apart, but Kandahar runs about 7°C warmer than Kabul this month.
Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 14°C apart.
Seasonally, December counts as early winter in Kandahar.

Avg high

16°C

62°F

Avg low

2°C

36°F

Rainfall

5 mm

very dry

Humidity

36%

relative

Sky

28%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Kandahar weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Kandahar
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	15°C / 59°F	1°C / 33°F	20 mm	42%	36%
February	17°C / 62°F	2°C / 36°F	31 mm	45%	42%
March	23°C / 73°F	7°C / 45°F	43 mm	42%	43%
April	29°C / 84°F	13°C / 56°F	29 mm	34%	35%
May	35°C / 96°F	18°C / 65°F	4 mm	22%	23%
June	40°C / 104°F	22°C / 72°F	1 mm	14%	12%
July	41°C / 107°F	24°C / 75°F	1 mm	14%	13%
August	39°C / 103°F	23°C / 73°F	3 mm	15%	15%
September	35°C / 95°F	18°C / 64°F	4 mm	13%	9%
October	29°C / 84°F	12°C / 54°F	7 mm	19%	14%
November	21°C / 70°F	7°C / 44°F	23 mm	35%	29%
December	16°C / 62°F	2°C / 36°F	5 mm	36%	28%

What to pack for December

A warm sweater or fleece for layering
A mid-weight jacket
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Sunglasses

Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is December a good time to visit Kandahar?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Afghanistan cities in December

Kabul

9° / -3°C · 18 mm

Mazar-i-Sharif

10° / 1°C · 18 mm

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Kandahar in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Kandahar?

Yes. December is one of the best months for Kandahar, with highs around 16°C and about 5 mm of rain.

How warm is Kandahar in December?

Average highs are about 16°C (62°F) and average lows about 2°C (36°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Kandahar in December?

Kandahar typically gets around 5 mm of rain in December — very dry.

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