Kabul weather in January
January in Kabul: freezing, a little rain, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Kabul · #529 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 41/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kabul climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 1°C / 33°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -11°C / 12°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Rainfall | 57 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -12°C / 10°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 55.1 cm / 21.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 104 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kabul in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kabul?
- January in Kabul: freezing, a little rain, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Kabul on SeasonMap's comfort score (41/100).
- What is the weather like in Kabul in January?
- In January, Kabul averages a daily high of 0.7°C and a low of -11.1°C, with about 56.7 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kabul in January?
- Kabul has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 104 in January.
- Does it snow in Kabul in January?
- Kabul sees roughly 55.1 cm of snowfall in January.