Rustāq, Afghanistan experiences average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 7 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Rustāq, Afghanistan Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Rustāq, Afghanistan. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jun–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.4/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 20°C / 8°C
Feels Like 18°C / 4°C
Rainy Days 7
Rainfall 46 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 48%
Wind Speed 12 km/h
Dew Point 2°C
Snow Days 5 days
Frost Days 14 days
Hottest Month
33°C
July
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 1 days
Coldest Month
-5°C
January
Avg High 7°C
Rain 10 days
Driest Month
0 days
August
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 18°C
Windiest Month
14 km/h
July (Gusts 35)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:42
Daylight 14.5h
Sunset 19:11
Live conditions —
Rustāq on the map · live conditions
Rustāq, Afghanistan
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Afghanistan
- City
- Rustāq
- Population
- 25.6K
- Coordinates
- 37.13°, 69.83°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 14 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 1 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 4 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low -3°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 7°C / -5°C . Feb: 10°C / -3°C . Mar: 15°C / 3°C . Apr: 20°C / 8°C . May: 25°C / 12°C . Jun: 30°C / 16°C . Jul: 33°C / 20°C . Aug: 31°C / 18°C . Sep: 27°C / 14°C . Oct: 20°C / 8°C . Nov: 14°C / 2°C . Dec: 10°C / -2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 60 mm. Feb: 68 mm. Mar: 103 mm. Apr: 106 mm. May: 90 mm. Jun: 18 mm. Jul: 2 mm. Aug: 1 mm. Sep: 1 mm. Oct: 26 mm. Nov: 48 mm. Dec: 34 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 62%. Feb: 62%. Mar: 64%. Apr: 61%. May: 51%. Jun: 32%. Jul: 25%. Aug: 26%. Sep: 28%. Oct: 44%. Nov: 58%. Dec: 60%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 10 km/h . Feb: 11 km/h . Mar: 11 km/h . Apr: 11 km/h . May: 12 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 10 km/h . Dec: 11 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 10h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 13h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 7h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow Days Snowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 9 days. Feb: 7 days. Mar: 4 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 3 days. Dec: 6 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 20 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 33°C | Jul · 33°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -6°C | Jan · -5°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 114 mm | Apr · 106 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 16 km/h | Jul · 14 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / -5°C | 4°C / -9°C | 10days (60 mm) Wet | 6.8h Fair | 62% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 10°C / -3°C | 7°C / -7°C | 10days (68 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 62% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 15°C / 3°C | 14°C / 0°C | 15days (103 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 64% Muggy | 5.3 High | Poor | View Details |
| April | 20°C / 8°C | 19°C / 5°C | 14days (106 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 6.2 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 25°C / 12°C | 25°C / 10°C | 12days (90 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 51% Moderate | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 30°C / 16°C | 30°C / 14°C | 3days (18 mm) Excellent | 13h Excellent | 32% Comfortable | 8.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 33°C / 20°C | 32°C / 18°C | 1days (2 mm) Excellent | 13h Excellent | 25% Comfortable | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 31°C / 18°C | 29°C / 15°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 12.6h Excellent | 26% Comfortable | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 14°C | 25°C / 11°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11.3h Excellent | 28% Comfortable | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 20°C / 8°C | 18°C / 5°C | 5days (26 mm) Good | 9.6h Good | 44% Moderate | 5.1 High | Good | View Details |
| November | 14°C / 2°C | 11°C / -2°C | 7days (48 mm) Good | 7.8h Good | 58% Moderate | 3.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 10°C / -2°C | 6°C / -6°C | 8days (34 mm) Wet | 7h Good | 60% Moderate | 2.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Rustāq are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Rustāq, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Rustāq is July, with average daytime highs of 33°C (92°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Rustāq is January, with average overnight lows of -5°C (24°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Rustāq is April, averaging 106mm of precipitation across 14 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Rustāq runs through March, April, May, January, with the heaviest rainfall in March. Based on 10-year averages for Rustāq.
Rustāq receives approximately 119 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Rustāq.
The least favorable months to visit Rustāq are January, February, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Rustāq is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Rustāq is 48%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Rustāq receives snow. Months with snowfall average 5 snow days and 11 cm (4 in) of accumulation, with about 14 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Rustāq are 12 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is July with peak winds reaching 14 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 35 km/h / 22 mph).
Rustāq averages 14 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 36%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Rustāq is 2°C (36°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Rustāq has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Rustāq ranges from 4°C (39°F) to 18°C (64°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, July is a great time to visit Rustāq. It earns a climate score of 9.3/10 with Excellent.
For July in Rustāq, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 33°C (92°F) and 1 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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