October weather forecast
Afghanistan

October in Afghanistan signifies the heart of the autumn season. The scorching summer heat subsides further, giving way to milder temperatures and an increase in precipitation across various regions.

In the eastern city of Kabul, October brings cooler weather, with temperatures typically fluctuating between 10°C (50°F) and 20°C (68°F). As the month progresses, the occurrence of rainfall can become more frequent, marking a transition from the arid summer season to a relatively wetter autumn.

In the western region, Herat experiences more comfortable conditions in October. Temperatures usually range from 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F). The climate becomes less arid as the chance of rainfall slightly increases compared to the previous months.

In the southern city of Kandahar, the temperatures in October start to cool down. The average temperatures usually fluctuate between 20°C (68°F) and 30°C (86°F). Although rainfall remains infrequent, the change in temperature indicates a significant shift away from the peak summer conditions.

In the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, October brings milder weather, with average temperatures ranging from 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F). The frequency of rain increases as the month progresses, marking a departure from the arid summer and the arrival of the wetter autumn season. The autumn also coincides with the culmination of the harvest season in the region.

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• Kabul - October »
  On the first day of October in Kabul, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:37. In Kabul during October, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.
• Kandahar - October »
  On the first day of October in Kandahar, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:52. October is the first month it rains in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
• Herat - October »
  In Herat snow does not fall in April through October. The high-temperature in Herat, Afghanistan, during October is 22.2°C (72°F) and the low-temperature is 11.4°C (52.5°F).
• Jalalabad - October »
  In Jalalabad, Afghanistan, during October, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. With the onset of October, Jalalabad's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a sweltering 35.2°C (95.4°F) in September to a hot 30.5°C (86.9°F).
• Kunduz - October »
  In October, in Kunduz the rain falls for 3.2 days. On the first day of October in Kunduz, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:38.
• Baghlan - October »
  On the first day of October in Baghlan, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:38. The start of October in Baghlan comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderately hot 27.8°C (82°F) in September to an agreeable 21.2°C (70.2°F).
• Gardez - October »
  In Gardez in October, during 2 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of October in Gardez sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:37.
• Khost - October »
  In Khost, in October, during 2.5 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of October in Khost, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:34.
• Maymana - October »
  In Maymana in October, during 2 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of October in Maymana, Afghanistan, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:54.
• Khanabad - October »
  On the last day of October, in Khanabad, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 16:57 +0430. In Khanabad during October, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.
• Sheberghan - October »
  On the first day of October in Sheberghan sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:50. In Sheberghan, Afghanistan, snow does not fall in April through October.