October weather forecast
Kabul, Afghanistan

October sees Kabul hunkering down for the shift from warm to cooler conditions. The extended dominance of sunshine begins to lose ground as temperatures drop towards autumnal levels. Selective rainfall paints the city's leaves in autumn hues, setting the stage for the approaching winter. The shorter days are nevertheless adorned with nine hours of brilliant sunshine. As the UV index plunges further, the city’s weather grows accommodating to outdoor activities.

Temperature

October weather in Kabul is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 28°C (82.4°F) in September to an agreeable 22°C (71.6°F). Kabul demonstrates a significant disparity from daytime highs throughout the month of October, with an average nighttime temperature of 5°C (41°F).

Rainfall

In Kabul, Afghanistan, during October, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 50 rainfall days, and 332mm (13.07") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Kabul is 11h and 19min.
On the first day of October in Kabul, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:00 +0430.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 9h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during October translates into the following directions:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.