The weather in December in Kandahār

It's cool to moderate in December in Kandahār with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 7°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? December isn’t a good month to be in Kandahār. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Kandahār, Afghanistan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 28°C in 2015, Kandahār reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -6°C to a highest value of 12°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 6,5 mm of precipitation in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in December for Kandahār

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kandahār. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Kandahār New York
Average temperature 17°C 9°C
Max. temperature 20°C 12°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 6,5 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 3 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Kandahār with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 6°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 16°C, with nights around 4°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Kandahār is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Kandahār, Afghanistan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Kandahār

Temperature in December in Kandahār over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Kandahār, Afghanistan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Kandahār

Total precipitation in December in Kandahār over the years

Daily UV index in December in Kandahār

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Kandahār, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Kandahār by month

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