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What’s the climate like in Herāt?

The current climate in Herāt features temperatures ranging from a high of 37°C to a low of 12°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Herāt in recent years was 46°C in August 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -12°C in January 2023.

On average, Herāt gets 196 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 7,6 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Herāt?

The best time to visit Herāt for sunny weather is March through May and August through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Herāt. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

Climate Table of Herāt

The climate table of Herāt shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 12 15 20 26 32 37 37 35 33 26 17 14
Temp. min (°C) 0 2 8 12 17 21 23 20 16 10 5 2
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Precipitation (mm) 38 41 49 22 6,1 0,2 0,1 0 0 4,7 18 16
Snow (cm) 4,5 2,2 0,3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,4 0,2
UV Index 6 7 8 9 10 10 10 10 9 7 6 5

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 26°C
  • Highest temperature: 37°C in June and July
  • Lowest temperature: 12°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 196 mm per year, averaging 16 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 7,6 cm per year
  • Driest months: 0 mm in August, September and 0,1 mm in July
  • Wettest months: 49 mm in March, 41 mm in February and 38 mm in January

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

Average Temperature per Month in Herāt

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Herāt, Afghanistan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Herāt, Afghanistan,

Average Precipitation per Month in Herāt

This graph shows how much rainfall Herāt, Afghanistan, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Herāt, Afghanistan,

Average Snowfall per Month in Herāt

This graph shows how much snow Herāt, Afghanistan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Herāt, Afghanistan,

Average UV Index per Month in Herāt

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Herāt, Afghanistan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Herāt, Afghanistan,

Yearly Temperature in Herāt

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Herāt, Afghanistan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Herāt, Afghanistan,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Herāt

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Herāt, Afghanistan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Herāt, Afghanistan,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Herāt

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Herāt, Afghanistan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Herāt, Afghanistan,

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Average weather in Herāt by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Herāt. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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