Maymana
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Maymana month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Maymana are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 22–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 36°C), January the coldest (average low -1°C), and March the wettest (about 77 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.8 | -1.2 | 50 | 7.4 |
| February | 11.5 | 0.5 | 53 | 7.4 |
| March | 16.8 | 5.6 | 77 | 8.1 |
| April | 21.9 | 10.0 | 46 | 9.6 |
| May | 28.0 | 15.0 | 23 | 11.8 |
| June | 33.4 | 19.3 | 1 | 13.3 |
| July | 35.7 | 21.9 | 0 | 13.2 |
| August | 32.9 | 19.2 | 0 | 12.5 |
| September | 28.8 | 15.2 | 1 | 11.4 |
| October | 21.8 | 9.4 | 12 | 10.1 |
| November | 14.6 | 3.9 | 37 | 7.6 |
| December | 10.3 | 0.6 | 26 | 6.9 |
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Research updated Monday, August 10, 2026Past and future events in Maymana
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Previously
- Documented history · 1876
In 1876, under Sher Ali Khan, the city fell to the kingdom of Kabul and was viciosly put in ruins.
- Documented history · 1934
In 1934, the rebuilding of the city started, and in 1949 the northern parts of the old city were renewed, the old city citadel changed to a park.
- Documented history · 2014
On 18 March 2014, a suicide bomber detonated his explosives near the entrance to a busy market in Maimana, killing 15 people including women and children and injuring 27 others.
- Documented history · 2021
On 14 August 2021, Maimana was seized by Taliban fighters, becoming the twenty-second provincial capital to be captured in the wider 2021 Taliban offensive.
- Documented history · 2022
In January 2022, clashes were reported in Maymana.
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01 · OverviewMaymana, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Maymana took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Maymana
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Maymana
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Maymana
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Maymana
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Maymana
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Maymana
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Frequently Asked Questions about Maymana
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01 · Q&AWhere is Maymana located and what are its coordinates?
Maymana is situated in Afghanistan at geographic coordinates 35.9214, 64.7836 with an elevation of 877 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Maymana?
Maymana has a recorded population of approximately 75,900 and observes the Asia/Kabul time zone (AFN).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Maymana?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Maymana 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 Maymana?
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