January weather forecast
Kabul, Afghanistan

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. Scarce daylight, curtailed at around 10 hours, complements the low temperature. This icy spell is often punctuated with showers as the city ushers in the new year. The meager warmth of 6 hours of sunshine tends to shy away for major portions of the day. The UV index rests at comfortable levels, indicating limited exposure risks.

Temperature

In Kabul, Afghanistan, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 4°C (39.2°F) and a low of -7°C (19.4°F).

Rainfall

In Kabul, in January, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. In Kabul, during the entire year, the rain falls for 50 days and collects up to 332mm (13.07") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 16:53. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:20 +0430.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Kabul, Afghanistan, are January through March and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.