The weather in May in Afghanistan

It's cool to moderate in May in Afghanistan with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 8°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Afghanistan. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for 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 38°C in 2023, Afghanistan reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 49 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,0 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for Afghanistan

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

May weather comparison

  Afghanistan New York
Average temperature 18°C 22°C
Max. temperature 24°C 28°C
Min. temperature 3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 49 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 8 days 14 days
Total snowfall 1,0 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Afghanistan with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 4°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 18°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Afghanistan is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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The climate in Afghanistan is based on weather data from Kabul. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Afghanistan to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in May in Afghanistan

Temperature in May in Afghanistan over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in 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 May in Afghanistan

Total precipitation in May in Afghanistan over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Afghanistan

Snowfall in May in Afghanistan per year

Daily UV index in May in Afghanistan

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Afghanistan, 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 Afghanistan by month

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