January weather forecast
Afghanistan

January is the coldest month of the year in Afghanistan, with most regions experiencing winter in full swing. The climate during this month varies significantly across the country due to the contrasting geography and altitude.

In the capital city of Kabul, located in the eastern part of the country within the highlands, January weather can be particularly harsh. Temperatures frequently dip below -10°C (14°F), sometimes reaching as low as -15°C (5°F). The city often receives substantial snowfall, which can make travel difficult. It is a sharp contrast from the mild and relatively dry December and a precursor to the marginally warmer but still freezing February.

Herat, situated in the western part of the country, experiences milder January temperatures compared to Kabul due to its lower altitude and proximity to Iran. Here, temperatures tend to hover from 0°C (32°F) to 10°C (50°F). This city, characterized by a warm Mediterranean climate, receives most of its annual precipitation during this month.

On the other hand, Kandahar in the south experiences relatively warmer conditions. The temperatures in Kandahar fluctuate between 5°C (41°F) and 15°C (59°F). January in Kandahar also witnesses a decrease in rainfall, making it one of the driest months of the year in this region.

The harsh weather conditions in northern regions such as Mazar-i-Sharif during January result in frigid temperatures often dropping below -10°C (14°F). These cold conditions are a continuation from the freezing December weather, and the region continues to stay cold in February. Northern Afghanistan also receives heavy snowfall during January, causing several parts of the region to be inaccessible.

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• Kabul - January »
  January's chill paints Kabul in the hues of winter blues, with the mercury dipping down to -7°C (19.4°F), making it the coldest month of the year. The months with the least sunshine in Kabul are January through March and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.
• Kandahar - January »
  In Kandahar January is a month of cold weather with temperatures varying from 0°C (32°F) to 12.2°C (54°F). In Kandahar during January, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation.
• Herat - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Herat is January, when snow falls for 1.5 days and typically aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Herat is January, when snow falls for 1.5 days and typically aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of snow.
• Jalalabad - January »
  January in Jalalabad tends to be a relatively cool and dry month, as expected for the start of the year. January stands out as Jalalabad's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 15.9°C (60.6°F) and a low of 2.9°C (37.2°F).
• Kunduz - January »
  In Kunduz during January, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. In Kunduz, in January, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 32mm (1.26") of snow.
• Baghlan - January »
  January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Baghlan, Afghanistan. In Baghlan in January, during 7.6 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Gardez - January »
  The months with the most snowfall days in Gardez are January and February, with an average of 8 snowfall days. Gardez's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 1°C (33.8°F) and lows of -11.7°C (10.9°F).
• Khost - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Khost, Afghanistan, is January, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of snow. Interestingly, despite the cold, January is one of the drier months in Khost, having the second-lowest rainfall at 17mm (0.67") and snowfall of 16mm (0.63") over.5 days.
• Maymana - January »
  January stands out as Maymana's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 7.4°C (45.3°F) and a low of -2.2°C (28°F). In January, in Maymana, Afghanistan, snow falls for 6 days.
• Khanabad - January »
  In Khanabad, Afghanistan, in January, during 2.6 snowfall days, 32mm (1.26") of snow is typically accumulated. In Khanabad in January, during 2.6 snowfall days, 32mm (1.26") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Sheberghan - January »
  The coldest time of the year in Sheberghan is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 6.8°C (44.2°F) and a low of -1.3°C (29.7°F). Sheberghan's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F) and an average low temperature of -1.3°C (29.7°F), is the coldest in the year.