April · Afghanistan
Best time to visit Kabul in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kabul in April
Average temperature 13°C, 66 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 54% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
8.8/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 54%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Kabul scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 66 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kabul is Afghanistan's mountain-ringed capital, with historic neighborhoods, gardens, markets, museums, and a long literary and artistic tradition.
April ranks 6th of 12 for Kabul — one of the best windows
April 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 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight.
A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Kabul (6th of 12); only May scores higher, at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kabul in April?
- In April, Kabul averages 13°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Kabul?
- April earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kabul in April?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 54% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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