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Herāt, Afghanistan Snapshot 2026
Where is Herāt?
Herāt, Afghanistan
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Afghanistan
- City
- Herāt
- Population
- 574.3K
- Coordinates
- 34.35°, 62.20°
Herāt is a city in Afghanistan with a population of approximately 574.3K. Average temperatures range from -2°C (28°F) in January to 36°C (97°F) in July. The best time to visit is April, May, June, August, September.
Time in Herāt right now
Open full time & time zone page 21:40 40
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
IANA time zone
Asia/Kabul
Daylight saving
No DST
Next DST change
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Live weather in Herāt
Daylight in Herāt today
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Sunset
Day length
14h 25m
Climate normals for Herāt
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Excellent November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / -2°C | 7°C / -6°C | 6days (40 mm) Good | 8.4h Good | 55% Moderate | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 14°C / 0°C | 10°C / -3°C | 6days (44 mm) Good | 8.9h Good | 54% Moderate | 4.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 19°C / 5°C | 16°C / 2°C | 8days (53 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 53% Moderate | 5.8 High | Fair | View Details |
| April best | 25°C / 10°C | 23°C / 7°C | 4days (31 mm) Good | 11.2h Excellent | 44% Moderate | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 30°C / 14°C | 28°C / 12°C | 1days (11 mm) Excellent | 12.3h Excellent | 33% Comfortable | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 35°C / 18°C | 31°C / 15°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 13.2h Excellent | 22% Comfortable | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 36°C / 21°C | 32°C / 18°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 13h Excellent | 21% Comfortable | 8.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 34°C / 18°C | 29°C / 15°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 12.1h Excellent | 22% Comfortable | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 31°C / 13°C | 27°C / 10°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.4h Excellent | 26% Comfortable | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 25°C / 8°C | 21°C / 5°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 10.2h Excellent | 34% Comfortable | 5.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 17°C / 3°C | 14°C / 0°C | 3days (12 mm) Excellent | 8.8h Good | 49% Moderate | 4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 13°C / 0°C | 9°C / -4°C | 3days (20 mm) Excellent | 8.4h Good | 52% Moderate | 3.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
High Low
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 11°C / -2°C . Feb: 14°C / 0°C . Mar: 19°C / 5°C . Apr: 25°C / 10°C . May: 30°C / 14°C . Jun: 35°C / 18°C . Jul: 36°C / 21°C . Aug: 34°C / 18°C . Sep: 31°C / 13°C . Oct: 25°C / 8°C . Nov: 17°C / 3°C . Dec: 13°C / 0°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 40 mm. Feb: 44 mm. Mar: 53 mm. Apr: 31 mm. May: 11 mm. Jun: 0 mm. Jul: 0 mm. Aug: 0 mm. Sep: 0 mm. Oct: 4 mm. Nov: 12 mm. Dec: 20 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 55%. Feb: 54%. Mar: 53%. Apr: 44%. May: 33%. Jun: 22%. Jul: 21%. Aug: 22%. Sep: 26%. Oct: 34%. Nov: 49%. Dec: 52%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 14 km/h . Feb: 15 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 20 km/h . Jun: 25 km/h . Jul: 31 km/h . Aug: 30 km/h . Sep: 23 km/h . Oct: 16 km/h . Nov: 13 km/h . Dec: 12 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Herāt has a population of approximately 574.3K.
The best months to visit Herāt are April, May, June, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Herāt receives approximately 215mm of rainfall annually across 32 rainy days.
Herāt is located in Afghanistan, in the Asia region.