Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5 °C | — | 7 days | Unfavourable season |
| February | 6.8 °C | — | 7 days | Unfavourable season |
| March | 12.2 °C | — | 10 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| April | 19.2 °C | — | 10 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| May | 24.5 °C | — | 8 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| June | 30.2 °C | — | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| July | 33 °C | — | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| August | 31.5 °C | — | 3 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| September | 28.5 °C | — | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| October | 21.4 °C | — | 2 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| November | 13.9 °C | — | 4 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| December | 9.3 °C | — | 2 days | Unfavourable season |
Nearby in August
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa required before departure. FCDO advises against all travel; the Afghan embassy in London is closed. Check passport requirements with your travel provider.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 30 July 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
Travel advised against
Authorities advise against travelling there.
Official advice updated 30 July 2026
Health
CDC level 2 notice: Polio (global)
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies, cholera and polio depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. No entry requirement.
Malaria · Present. Areas: All areas <2,500 m (<8,200 ft) elevation (April–December). Preventive medication recommended: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · dengue reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Kabul in August?
Kabul is not a seaside destination (no sea data).
How hot is Kabul in August?
Expect 31.5°C in the afternoon and 17.1°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Kabul in August?
Around 3 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 9% of days.