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Normal weather for Afghanistan in January

It's cold in January in Afghanistan with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 5°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and -1°C.

In January, there is an average of 61 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 8,1 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Afghanistan in January

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Temperature Average Temperature
7°C 5°C
Sun High Temp
10°C 11°C
Sun Low Temp
5°C 1°C
Rain Total Precipitation
61 mm 97 mm
Rain Rainy Days
9 days 12 days
Snow Total Snowfall
8,1 cm 16 cm
Snow Snowy Days
5 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Afghanistan with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around -2°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.

With the temperature difference between day and night, it’s smart to wear layers. During the day, wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants. For the evening and morning, we recommend a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 7°C, with nights around -4°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

Since it cools down at night, it’s a good idea to wear layers. During the day, wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants. For the evening and morning, we recommend a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Afghanistan is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about -4°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

Because temperatures drop in the evening, wearing layers is recommended. During the day, wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants. For the evening and morning, we recommend a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

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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.

Temperature records for Afghanistan in January

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Daily Temperature in January in Afghanistan

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Afghanistan, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in January in Afghanistan

Weather experiences in January in Afghanistan

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Daily Precipitation in January in Afghanistan

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Afghanistan, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 9 days of precipitation in Afghanistan.

Daily Precipitation in January in Afghanistan

Daily Snowfall in January in Afghanistan

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Afghanistan, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.

Daily Snowfall in January in Afghanistan

Daily UV Index in January in Afghanistan

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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.

Daily UV Index in January in Afghanistan

Temperature in January in Afghanistan Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in January in Afghanistan, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in January in Afghanistan Over the Years

Total Precipitation in January in Afghanistan Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Afghanistan, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in January in Afghanistan Over the Years

Snowfall in January in Afghanistan per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Afghanistan, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in January in Afghanistan over the past years

Daily Climate in January for Afghanistan

Click on any day in January 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.

Weather experiences in January in Afghanistan

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Average Weather in Afghanistan by Month

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