Kabul Weather in May
Afghanistan · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high26°C (79°F)
Avg low10°C (51°F)
Rainfall67 mm (2.6 in)
RatingExcellent 9.8/10
Expect warm days in Kabul in May: the average high is 26°C (79°F) and the average low is 10°C (51°F). May is spring in Afghanistan. The month is moderately rainy, with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain spread over 8 days. You get roughly 13.8 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Kabul?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Kabul. The weather rates excellent (9.8/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 26°C (79°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 10°C (51°F) |
| Daily mean | 18°C (65°F) |
| Rainfall | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 48% |
| Cloud cover | 46% |
| Daylight | 13.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 8 km/h |
| vs April | 5°C warmer than April, with 23 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Kabul in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Kabul weather in other months
Jan8°C / -4°C49 mmFairFeb9°C / -3°C69 mmFairMar15°C / 2°C85 mmGoodApr21°C / 7°C90 mmExcellentMay26°C / 10°C67 mmExcellentJun31°C / 14°C32 mmExcellentJul33°C / 17°C45 mmGoodAug32°C / 15°C50 mmGoodSep29°C / 12°C45 mmExcellentOct23°C / 7°C30 mmExcellentNov16°C / 3°C32 mmExcellentDec11°C / -1°C18 mmGood
← AprilBest time to visit KabulJune →
Nearby in May
- Bannu37°C · 59 mm
- Peshawar37°C · 59 mm
- Islamabad37°C · 69 mm
- Rawalpindi37°C · 69 mm
- Dushanbe29°C · 36 mm
- Faisalabad42°C · 20 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.