Kabul weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Kabul: highs of 5°C (41°F) and about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average -6°C (21°F) and cloud cover 65% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and wetter; February brings highs of 7°C (44°F) and 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kabul, the largest city in Kabul. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Kabul?
least pleasant month Weather score 40/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Kabul. For better conditions, consider Apr–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Kabul in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 40 mm (1.6 in) falls in an average January. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Kabul in January?
Days average 5°C (41°F) and nights -6°C (21°F).
Kabul weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C (41°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 40 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
| February | 7°C (44°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 65 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| March | 14°C (56°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 78 mm | 64% | fair |
| April | 20°C (67°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 79 mm | 57% | best |
| May | 25°C (76°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 48 mm | 48% | best |
| June | 29°C (85°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm | 37% | best |
| July | 32°C (89°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 34 mm | 33% | best |
| August | 30°C (87°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 42 mm | 35% | best |
| September | 26°C (80°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 33 mm | 33% | best |
| October | 21°C (69°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 25 mm | 39% | best |
| November | 13°C (56°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 28 mm | 53% | fair |
| December | 8°C (46°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 19 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Kabul in January
Weather can differ a lot within Kabul: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.