How hot is Kabul in January?

Daytime highs in Kabul in January average 4°C (39°F); nights drop to about -7°C.

Does it rain in Kabul in January?

Expect around 6.7 rainy days and 40 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Kabul?

January is a challenging month to visit Kabul — consider April–May & September–October instead. Overall travel score: 1.8/10. The best months are April–May & September–October.

Kabul weather in January

January is a challenging month to visit Kabul — consider April–May & September–October instead. Expect highs around 4°C, lows near -7°C, and about 6.7 days with rain.

1.8 · Challengingtravel score for January

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Avg high

4°C

Avg low

-7°C

Rainfall

40 mm

Rain days

6.7

Sunshine

7.4 h/day

Daylight

9.9 h

What to pack for Kabul in January

serious winter gear: insulated coat, thermal layers
a packable rain layer
waterproof boots — snow is likely

Humidity averages 61%; max daily wind around 11 km/h. Snow falls on about 5 days.

How January compares

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

Kabul in January: the details

In January, Kabul sees average daytime highs of 4°C (39°F) and overnight lows of -7°C (19°F). Rainfall totals roughly 40 mm across 6.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7.4 hours per day with 9.9 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 61%.

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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