December · Afghanistan
Best time to visit Herat in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Herat in December
Average temperature 6°C, 39 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 58% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- Humidity
- 58%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Herat scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 39 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Herat is an historic western Afghan city associated with Timurid art, the Friday Mosque, the citadel, poetry, and the fertile Hari River plain.
December in Herat: strong conditions, 8th of 12
December averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 daylight hours.
It scores 7.8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Herat in December?
- In December, Herat averages 6°C, 39 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Herat?
- December earns a 7.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Herat in December?
- Expect about 39 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 58% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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