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Kabul in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Kabul in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Kabul in May 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Kabul in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and approximately 15 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 60 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
60 mm
Total precipitation
46%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kabul has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Kabul in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kabul for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +43°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +73°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +72°F.

Is Kabul warm or cold in May?

Kabul is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +63°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +48°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Kabul:

Climate in Kabul in May

Kabul weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+63°F+73°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+12°F+21°F+43°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+93°F+99°F
Rainfall
73 mm60 mm17 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
55%46%35%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1012 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
111524
Cloudy days
1184
Rainy days
882
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +63°F to +73°F during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 73 mm to 60 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 55% to 46%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 11 to 15.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Kabul in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kabul is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Kabul based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 42%, leading to total precipitation of around 60 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Kabul, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kabul wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 27% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Kabul?

This is the weather in Kabul in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+76°F
2 May
☁️
+75°F
3 May
🌧️
+63°F
4 May
🌧️
+57°F
5 May
☀️
+67°F
6 May
☀️
+73°F
7 May
☀️
+76°F
8 May
☀️
+78°F
9 May
☀️
+75°F
10 May
☀️
+75°F
11 May
☀️
+78°F
12 May
☀️
+77°F
13 May
☀️
+76°F
14 May
☀️
+76°F
15 May
☀️
+76°F
16 May
☀️
+78°F
17 May
☀️
+77°F
18 May
☀️
+77°F
19 May
☁️
+75°F
20 May
☀️
+72°F
21 May
☀️
+75°F
22 May
☀️
+71°F
23 May
☀️
+70°F
24 May
☀️
+74°F
25 May
☀️
+80°F
26 May
☀️
+81°F
27 May
☀️
+78°F
28 May
☀️
+75°F
29 May
☀️
+73°F
30 May
☀️
+74°F
31 May
☁️
+72°F
In May 2023 Kabul had 26 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 55%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Kabul climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Kabul in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+67°F) and the highest in 2013 (+88°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 11 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1991 with 162 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kabul in May:

Is May a good time to visit Kabul?

May is a really good time to go to Kabul. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Kabul.

Can you sunbathe in Kabul in May?

May is warm in Kabul. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Kabul rainy in May?

Kabul is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Kabul in May?

The amount of sunny days in Kabul during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Monthly weather in Kabul

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kabul, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.