August weather forecast
Kabul, Afghanistan

Slight shifts in Kabul's weather pattern occur in August. While the city continues to grapple with the existing heat, there is a hint of a cool-off in the winds. Rainfall picks modestly up from July's dry spell, indicating the onset of a trend towards the cooler months. Daylight durations begin to shrink alongside the dip in temperature. With the UV index dialing down from its peak, sunlight exposure becomes significantly safer.

Temperature

Welcoming August, Kabul notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), nearly consistent with July's 32°C (89.6°F). Kabul's temperature exhibits a stark contrast from daytime to nighttime, averaging lows of 15°C (59°F) in August.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout August, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kabul, during the entire year, the rain falls for 50 days and collects up to 332mm (13.07") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Kabul is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of August in Kabul, sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:20 +0430.

Sunshine

June through August, with an average of 11h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Kabul is 11. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 11 during August morphs into the following directions:
Adopt every vital precaution, unprotected skin and eyes may burn rapidly. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Even on overcast days, apply and frequently reapply a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more, specifically after a swim or outdoor workout.