March · Afghanistan
Best time to visit Herat in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Herat in March
Average temperature 13°C, 49 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 53% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.1/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 49 mm
- Humidity
- 53%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Herat scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 13°C, 49 mm of rain, and roughly 28 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.
March ranks 3rd of 12 for Herat — one of the best windows
March averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 49 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight.
A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Herat (3rd of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Herat in March?
- In March, Herat averages 13°C, 49 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Herat?
- March earns a 9.1/10 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 March?
- Expect about 49 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 53% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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