How hot is Kabul in March?

Daytime highs in Kabul in March average 12°C (53°F); nights drop to about 1°C.

Does it rain in Kabul in March?

Expect around 9.7 rainy days and 81 mm of rainfall in March.

Is March a good time to visit Kabul?

March is a fair shoulder-season month in Kabul — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 5.8/10. The best months are April–May & September–October.

Kabul weather in March

March is a fair shoulder-season month in Kabul — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Expect highs around 12°C, lows near 1°C, and about 9.7 days with rain.

5.8 · Fairtravel score for March

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

Avg high

12°C

Avg low

1°C

Rainfall

81 mm

Rain days

9.7

Sunshine

8.7 h/day

Daylight

11.7 h

What to pack for Kabul in March

a warm coat, hat and gloves
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
waterproof boots — snow is likely

Humidity averages 67%; max daily wind around 13 km/h. Snow falls on about 2 days.

How March compares

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

Kabul in March: the details

In March, Kabul sees average daytime highs of 12°C (53°F) and overnight lows of 1°C (33°F). Rainfall totals roughly 81 mm across 9.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8.7 hours per day with 11.7 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 67%.

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.

Where should you go next month?

Get one email a month with the destinations at their seasonal best. Double opt-in, unsubscribe anytime.