Bāmyān
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Bāmyān month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bāmyān are typically June, August and September, with average daytime highs around 23–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), January the coldest (average low -10°C), and May the wettest (about 49 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.5 | -10.1 | 31 | 8.5 |
| February | -1.2 | -8.6 | 45 | 9.4 |
| March | 4.0 | -3.7 | 43 | 10.1 |
| April | 12.9 | 2.6 | 38 | 11.5 |
| May | 18.5 | 7.4 | 49 | 12.4 |
| June | 23.3 | 11.5 | 9 | 13.4 |
| July | 26.2 | 14.2 | 2 | 13.1 |
| August | 24.9 | 12.7 | 7 | 12.6 |
| September | 22.7 | 9.8 | 1 | 11.9 |
| October | 16.0 | 4.6 | 7 | 10.6 |
| November | 8.0 | -0.9 | 18 | 9.2 |
| December | 2.8 | -5.7 | 14 | 8.7 |
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01 · OverviewBāmyān, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Bāmyān took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Bāmyān
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Bāmyān
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Bāmyān
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Bāmyān
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Bāmyān
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Bāmyān
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bāmyān
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01 · Q&AWhere is Bāmyān located and what are its coordinates?
Bāmyān is situated in Afghanistan at geographic coordinates 34.8216, 67.8273 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Bāmyān?
Bāmyān has a recorded population of approximately 61,863 and observes the Asia/Kabul time zone (AFN).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Bāmyān?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Bāmyān include fa-AF, ps, uz-AF, tk, and the circulating currency is AFN.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Bāmyān?
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