Monthly climate guide

Kandahar weather in March

March in Kandahar is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and night-time lows near 7°C (45°F). The month usually brings about 43 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 6°C warmer than February and 6°C cooler than April.

What stands out in March

It warms up quickly from here: by April highs are about 7°C higher.
March brings early spring to Kandahar.
Just 460 km apart, but Kandahar runs about 11°C warmer than Kabul this month.
Expect a big gap between day and night — about 15°C.

It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Avg high

23°C

73°F

Avg low

7°C

45°F

Rainfall

43 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

42%

relative

Sky

43%

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 March

T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
A small travel umbrella, just in case

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Is March 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 March

Kabul

12° / 0°C · 108 mm

Mazar-i-Sharif

17° / 5°C · 31 mm

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Kandahar in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Kandahar?

March is a reasonable time for Kandahar: highs around 23°C and about 43 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Kandahar in March?

Average highs are about 23°C (73°F) and average lows about 7°C (45°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Kandahar in March?

Kandahar typically gets around 43 mm of rain in March — fairly dry. It's usually the wettest month of the year.

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.