Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.5 °C | — | 9 days | Unfavourable season |
| February | 12.7 °C | — | 7 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| March | 19 °C | — | 8 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| April | 25.3 °C | — | 6 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| May | 32.4 °C | — | 3 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| June | 38.1 °C | — | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| July | 40 °C | — | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| August | 36.8 °C | — | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| September | 31.8 °C | — | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| October | 23.4 °C | — | 2 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| November | 14.9 °C | — | 7 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| December | 10.2 °C | — | 5 days | Unfavourable season |
Nearby in July
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 Mazār-e Sharīf in July?
Mazār-e Sharīf is not a seaside destination (no sea data).
How hot is Mazār-e Sharīf in July?
Expect 40°C in the afternoon and 28.1°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Mazār-e Sharīf in July?
Around 0 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 0% of days.