Herāt weather
At 3:15 AM local time it was clear and 13°C (56°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Herāt sits 925 m (3,035 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Herāt, Herat, Afghanistan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 6%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Herāt weather
Is it raining in Herāt right now?
No. It’s clear and 13° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Herāt this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 18–26° and lows of 10–15°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Wednesday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Herāt lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Herāt?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Herāt weather by month
When is the best time to visit Herāt?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Herāt is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 8°C (46°F) in January to 33°C (92°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Herāt?
February is the wettest month, with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Herāt?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of -3°C (26°F).
Does Herāt have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 47 mm (1.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months