February · Afghanistan
Best time to visit Herat in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Herat in February
Average temperature 7°C, 42 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 57% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
8.1/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 42 mm
- Humidity
- 57%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Herat scores 8.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 42 mm of rain, and roughly 24 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.
February holds up well in Herat — 7th best month
Expect 7°C (45°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 42 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Herat — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Herat in February?
- In February, Herat averages 7°C, 42 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Herat?
- February earns a 8.1/10 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 February?
- Expect about 42 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 57% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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