Weather in Kandahar - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Kandahar, Afghanistan: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Kandahar
today☀️ 32°night 22°
Sun☀️ 30°night 23°
Mon☀️ 33°night 23°
Tue☀️ 32°night 26°
Wed☀️ 33°night 27°
Thu☀️ 34°night 28°
Fri☀️ 35°night 29°
Sat☀️ 35°night 28°
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Sunday 6 Sept in Kandahar, the forecast high is 30°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 35°C to 38°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 100% of similar days.

32°Cexceptionally cool
usually 35°C–38°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally strong
30°Cexceptionally cool
usually 35°C–38°C
cooler than 100% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
33°Cexceptionally cool
usually 35°C–38°C
cooler than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
32°Cexceptionally cool
usually 34°C–38°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
33°Ccooler than usual
usually 34°C–38°C
cooler than 89% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
34°Ccooler than usual
usually 34°C–38°C
cooler than 75% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
35°Cnear normal
usually 34°C–37°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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30°38°45° 1981: 35°C1982: 36°C1983: 39°C1984: 36°C1985: 37°C1986: 35°C1987: 38°C1988: 39°C1989: 36°C1990: 37°C1991: 38°C1992: 33°C1993: 36°C1994: 32°C1995: 35°C1996: 37°C1997: 37°C1998: 38°C1999: 36°C2000: 37°C2001: 38°C2002: 35°C2003: 36°C2004: 38°C2005: 37°C2006: 35°C2007: 34°C2008: 34°C2009: 33°C2010: 36°C2011: 36°C2012: 36°C2013: 37°C2014: 37°C2015: 35°C2016: 38°C2017: 38°C2018: 37°C2019: 38°C2020: 36°C2021: 38°C2022: 36°C2023: 39°C2024: 37°C2025: 39°C 2026 forecast: 33°C current forecast 33°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 36°C by day. The coolest year was 1994 (32°C) and the warmest was 1983 (39°C). The current forecast averages 33°C - lower than in 96% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Kandahar

Kandahar - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Day-by-day forecast for Kandahar

Saturday5 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
sunrise 05:45 · sunset 18:27 · night 22° · evening 33° · humidity 9% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 1%
Sunday6 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
sunrise 05:45 · sunset 18:25 · night 23° · evening 33° · humidity 7% · wind 4 m/s
Monday7 September 2026
☀️33°clear sky
sunrise 05:46 · sunset 18:24 · night 23° · evening 34° · humidity 6% · wind 2 m/s
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
sunrise 05:47 · sunset 18:23 · night 26° · evening 37° · humidity 5% · wind 3 m/s
Wednesday9 September 2026
☀️33°clear sky
sunrise 05:47 · sunset 18:22 · night 27° · evening 38° · humidity 6% · wind 3 m/s
Thursday10 September 2026
☀️34°clear sky
sunrise 05:48 · sunset 18:20 · night 28° · evening 39° · humidity 7% · wind 3 m/s
Friday11 September 2026
☀️35°clear sky
sunrise 05:48 · sunset 18:19 · night 29° · evening 39° · humidity 7% · wind 2 m/s
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️35°clear sky
sunrise 05:49 · sunset 18:18 · night 28° · evening 39° · humidity 7% · wind 6 m/s
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️34°clear sky
sunrise 05:50 · sunset 18:16 · night 28° · evening 38° · humidity 8% · wind 7 m/s
Monday14 September 2026
☀️34°clear sky
sunrise 05:50 · sunset 18:15 · night 28° · evening 39° · humidity 9% · wind 7 m/s
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️34°clear sky
sunrise 05:51 · sunset 18:14 · night 25° · evening 37° · humidity 10% · wind 9 m/s
Wednesday16 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
sunrise 05:51 · sunset 18:12 · night 23° · evening 34° · humidity 10% · wind 3 m/s
Thursday17 September 2026
☀️31°clear sky
sunrise 05:52 · sunset 18:11 · night 24° · evening 35° · humidity 7% · wind 3 m/s
Friday18 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
sunrise 05:53 · sunset 18:10 · night 24° · evening 35° · humidity 9% · wind 5 m/s
Saturday19 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
sunrise 05:53 · sunset 18:09 · night 23° · evening 34° · humidity 9% · wind 4 m/s
Sunday20 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
sunrise 05:54 · sunset 18:07 · night 24° · evening 34° · humidity 11% · wind 4 m/s

UV index in Kandahar - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTKandahar03681111+7.8UV HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Betterstay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 25 min8Sat5.098Sun6.098Mon7.098Tue8.098Wed9.098Thu10.098Fri11.098Sat12.098Sun13.098Mon14.097Tue15.097Wed16.097Thu17.097Fri18.097Sat19.097Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Kandahar is 8 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

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FAQ - Kandahar weather

What is the weather like in Kandahar today?
Today it is about 32° during the day and 22° at night, clear sky.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Kandahar?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.