Monthly climate guide

Kandahar weather in January

January in Kandahar is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and night-time lows near 1°C (33°F). The month usually brings about 20 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and 2°C cooler than February.

What stands out in January

January brings mid-winter to Kandahar.
Just 460 km apart, but Kandahar runs about 10°C warmer than Kabul this month.
Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 14°C, so pack a layer.

January is typically Kandahar's coolest month.

Avg high

15°C

59°F

Avg low

1°C

33°F

Rainfall

20 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

42%

relative

Sky

36%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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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 January

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

Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is January 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 January

Kabul

5° / -6°C · 53 mm

Mazar-i-Sharif

10° / 0°C · 27 mm

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Kandahar in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Kandahar?

January is a reasonable time for Kandahar: highs around 15°C and about 20 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Kandahar in January?

Average highs are about 15°C (59°F) and average lows about 1°C (33°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Kandahar in January?

Kandahar typically gets around 20 mm of rain in January — fairly 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.