worldweather26°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–32°C
cooler than 89% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally strong
Weather in Afghanistan - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across Afghanistan range from 15° to 32°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 10 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in Afghanistan's cities today
☀️Kandahar
32°no rain
☀️Balkh
31°no rain
☀️Mazar-i-Sharif
30°no rain
☀️Herat
27°no rain
🌧️Khost
27°💧 1.9 mm
☀️Taloqan
26°no rain
☀️Maymana
26°no rain
🌧️Kabul
23°💧 0.5 mm
☀️Ghazni
22°💧 1.2 mm
☀️Bamyan
15°no rain
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in Afghanistan
today☀️
26°💧 1.2 mm
Sun☀️
29°💧 0.8 mm
Mon🌧️
30°💧 0.1 mm
Tue☀️
32°💧 8.6 mm
Wed☀️
32°💧 0.5 mm
Thu☀️
33°💧 3.9 mm
Fri☀️
32°💧 0.3 mm
Sat☀️
31°💧 31.8 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Thursday 10 Sept in Afghanistan, the forecast high is 33°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 27°C to 31°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 94% of similar days.
29°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–32°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: lighter than usual
30°Cnear normal
usually 27°C–32°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: lighter than usual
32°Cwarmer than usual
usually 27°C–32°C
warmer than 80% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
32°Cwarmer than usual
usually 27°C–32°C
warmer than 84% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
33°Cexceptionally warm
usually 27°C–31°C
warmer than 94% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally light
32°Cwarmer than usual
usually 27°C–31°C
warmer than 83% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 30°C by day. The coolest year was 2009 (25°C) and the warmest was 1988 (33°C). The current forecast averages 31°C - higher than in 71% 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 - Afghanistan
Afghanistan 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
29°
around 24° at night · days with rain: 7
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
33°
around 21° at night · rain chance 0%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
24°
around 14° at night · rain chance 9%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Afghanistan: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 29° by day and 24° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 33° in September, and about 24° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - Afghanistan cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Kandahar | 32℃ | 32℃ | 35℃ | - |
| ☀️ Balkh | 31℃ | 35℃ | 34℃ | - |
| ☀️ Mazar-i-Sharif | 30℃ | 34℃ | 34℃ | - |
| ☀️ Herat | 27℃ | 33℃ | 30℃ | - |
| 🌧️ Khost | 27℃ | 31℃ | 32℃ | 1.9 mm |
| ☀️ Taloqan | 26℃ | 32℃ | 34℃ | - |
| ☀️ Maymana | 26℃ | 32℃ | 28℃ | - |
| 🌧️ Kabul | 23℃ | 26℃ | 27℃ | 0.5 mm |
| ☀️ Ghazni | 22℃ | 24℃ | 27℃ | 1.2 mm |
| ☀️ Bamyan | 15℃ | 18℃ | 19℃ | - |
Day-by-day forecast for Afghanistan
Saturday5 September 2026
☀️26°clear sky
Sunday6 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
Wednesday9 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
Thursday10 September 2026
☀️33°clear sky
Friday11 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️31°clear sky
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
Monday14 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
Wednesday16 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
Thursday17 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
Saturday19 September 2026
☀️26°clear sky
Sunday20 September 2026
☀️27°clear sky
Air quality and smog in Afghanistan
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kabul | 20 | 34.1 | good |
| Kunduz | 18.7 | 57.3 | good |
| Dzalalabad | 18.6 | 28.8 | good |
| Mazar-i Szarif | 18.2 | 100.8 | good |
| Gardez | 14.4 | 18.3 | good |
| Kandahar District | 10.3 | 22.4 | very good |
| Ghaznī | 8.6 | 17.3 | very good |
| Herat | 3.2 | 3.5 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 05:30).
Afghanistan weather through the year
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FAQ - Afghanistan weather
What is the weather like in Afghanistan today?
Today it is about 26° during the day and 22° at night, clear sky.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Afghanistan?
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.