May · Afghanistan
Best time to visit Kabul in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kabul in May
Average temperature 18°C, 25 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 44% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
10.0/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
- Humidity
- 44%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Kabul scores 10.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 25 mm of rain, and roughly 31 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.
May: the best month of the year in Kabul
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 25 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Kabul at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kabul in May?
- In May, Kabul averages 18°C, 25 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 10.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Kabul?
- May earns a 10.0/10 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 May?
- Expect about 25 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 44% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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