How hot is Kabul in August?

Daytime highs in Kabul in August average 31°C (89°F); nights drop to about 17°C.

Does it rain in Kabul in August?

Expect around 3.5 rainy days and 21 mm of rainfall in August.

Is August a good time to visit Kabul?

August is a good month to visit Kabul. Overall travel score: 7.2/10. The best months are April–May & September–October.

Kabul weather in August

August is a good month to visit Kabul. Expect highs around 31°C, lows near 17°C, and about 3.5 days with rain.

7.2 · Goodtravel score for August

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Avg high

31°C

Avg low

17°C

Rainfall

21 mm

Rain days

3.5

Sunshine

12.2 h/day

Daylight

13.3 h

What to pack for Kabul in August

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)

Humidity averages 46%; max daily wind around 21 km/h.

How August compares

Best months in Kabul: April–May & September–October. See the full best time to visit Kabul guide.

Kabul in August: the details

In August, Kabul sees average daytime highs of 31°C (89°F) and overnight lows of 17°C (62°F). Rainfall totals roughly 21 mm across 3.5 rainy days, and the sun shines about 12.2 hours per day with 13.3 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 46%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Kabul, Afghanistan (34.53, 69.17) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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