Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
50°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Balkh
Afghanistan · Asia
Cool days and good sunshine.
Limited, but doable
Daytime high
50°F
Lows around 34°F
Precipitation
7 days/mo
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
23%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7.4 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 43° and nights feel near 30°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
46%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
5 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 49°F, easing to about 43°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning40°F
Rain11%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday48°F
Rain10%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon49°F
Rain11%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening43°F
Rain10%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 34 | 1.2 | 7 | 7.4 | 74 |
| Feb | 55 | 37 | 1.6 | 8 | 7.9 | 73 |
| Mar | 66 | 46 | 1.6 | 8 | 9.0 | 68 |
| Apr | 78 | 56 | 1.3 | 5 | 11.0 | 60 |
| May | 89 | 64 | 0.4 | 2 | 12.3 | 45 |
| Jun | 97 | 71 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.3 | 32 |
| Jul | 100 | 73 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.3 | 32 |
| Aug | 96 | 69 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.9 | 34 |
| Sep | 88 | 60 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.6 | 41 |
| Oct | 76 | 51 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.3 | 53 |
| Nov | 62 | 42 | 0.9 | 5 | 8.3 | 69 |
| Dec | 53 | 36 | 0.8 | 5 | 7.5 | 74 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
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