Best Time to Visit Balkh

Best time: May, Sep, Oct, Aug. Jul is warmest (38.5°C high); Mar is rainiest (46 mm).

Balkh weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan8.4-1.8303.4
Feb10.7-0.1304.6
Mar16.15.2466
Apr24.411.3277.9
May30.816.51010.7
Jun3721.4011.4
Jul38.523.8012.2
Aug36.321.7011.3
Sep31.515.509.2
Oct24.18.856.5
Nov17.13.3114.6
Dec11.40.4223.5

Average high temperature

Jan 8°
Feb 11°
Mar 16°
Apr 24°
May 31°
Jun 37°
Jul 39°
Aug 36°
Sep 32°
Oct 24°
Nov 17°
Dec 11°

Best months by activity

Overall: MaySepOctAug

Beaches: JulJunAugSep

Hiking: OctNovAprSep

Sightseeing: MaySepOctApr

Balkh quick facts

What to pack

Hot months (Jun, Jul, Aug): light clothes, sunscreen, hat.

Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec): warm layers and a coat.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Balkh?

May, Sep, Oct, Aug.

What is the rainiest month?

Mar, about 46 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jul, with average highs of 38.5°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.