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December · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 38/100

Fayzabad in December

Mixed · 38/100
High / low5° / -6°daily averages
Precipitation26 mm6 wet days
Cloud cover43%monthly average
37.12° N, 70.58° EElevation 1,210 mUTC+4:30 · Afghanistan Time
When to goFayzabad · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec38December
Best timeJun · Sep–Oct
December: high / low5° / -6°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Fayzabad averages daytime highs of 5° and night-time lows of -6° — cold weather by day. Expect around 26 mm of precipitation spread over about 6 wet days, with average cloud cover near 43%.

Days are 7.2° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 3°.

December scores 38/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Fayzabad. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, September and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:54 and sets at 16:32 local time, giving 9 h 38 min of daylight. Days shorten by 10 minutes over the month.

Why 38/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%56%
Clear skies · 25%78%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Afghanistan's best in December

Where to go in December
Zaranj
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Zaranj

Nimroz
16°Dec high
1wet day
86score
Zaranj
Lashkar Gah
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Lashkar Gah

Helmand
16°Dec high
2wet days
82score
Lashkar Gah
Farah
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Farah

Farah
16°Dec high
3wet days
81score
Farah
Gereshk
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Gereshk

Helmand
15°Dec high
2wet days
80score
Gereshk
·Questions

Fayzabad in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Fayzabad?

December scores 38/100 for Fayzabad, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 5°C with 6 wet days.

How warm is Fayzabad in December?

Daytime highs average 5°C and night-time lows -6°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Fayzabad in December?

Fayzabad receives about 26 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 6 days.