March · Afghanistan
Best time to visit Kabul in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kabul in March
Average temperature 7°C, 59 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 62% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.8/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
- Humidity
- 62%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Kabul scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 59 mm of rain, and roughly 26 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.
March holds up well in Kabul — 9th best month
Expect 7°C (45°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 59 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Kabul — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kabul in March?
- In March, Kabul averages 7°C, 59 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Kabul?
- March 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 Kabul in March?
- Expect about 59 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 62% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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