Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
89°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Balkh
Afghanistan · Asia
Hot afternoons and plenty of sun.
Good, with hot afternoons
Early to mid
Daytime high
89°F
Lows around 64°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 2 wet days this month.
6%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.3 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 84° and nights feel near 63°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
71%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 88°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning78°F
Rain3%
Cloud24%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday86°F
Rain3%
Cloud25%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon88°F
Rain2%
Cloud31%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening82°F
Rain3%
Cloud35%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData 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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