Afghanistan, Afghanistan: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Afghanistan, Afghanistan? If you're planning to go to Afghanistan, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Afghanistan, Afghanistan

Based on the climate and weather in Afghanistan, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Afghanistan, Afghanistan

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Afghanistan, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

    Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently get worn. An unreadable vaccine card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly product.


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's useful to have an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a great value.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

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What to wear/what to pack for Afghanistan, Afghanistan by month

Already know when you're traveling?

January

If you go to Afghanistan in January, you will notice that it is frosty. Expect it to rain once in a while. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C). There is frost nearly every day this month.

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February

Traveling to Afghanistan in February, you will notice that it is frigid. Expect it to rain once in a while. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C). There is frost most days.

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March

Traveling to Afghanistan in March, you will notice that it is cold. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 30s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

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April

If you are traveling to Afghanistan in April, you will notice that it is brisk. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost regularly.

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May

If you are traveling to Afghanistan in May, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain occasionally. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost occasionally.

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June

Traveling to Afghanistan in June, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

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July

Traveling to Afghanistan in July, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 60s F (low 10s C).

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August

August very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

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September

If you go to Afghanistan in September, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost occasionally.

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October

October in Afghanistan is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about a third of the time.

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November

November in this region is cold. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about two thirds of the time. It rains once in a while.

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December

If you are traveling to Afghanistan in December, you will notice that it is very cold. Expect it to rain sometimes. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). There is frost nearly every day this month.

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