Nuristan, Afghanistan: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

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

When to go to Nuristan, Afghanistan

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

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

January

January in Nuristan is unbearably cold. Temperatures average in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost almost every day of the month. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Coveralls
Umbrella
Extreme cold weather gear
Insulated boots
Thermal undergarments
Multiple layer jacket shell
Thick pajamas
Neck gaiter
Fleece for under jacket
High performance gloves
Goggles for eye protection
Waterproof boots
Waterproof coat

February

If you go to Nuristan in February, you will notice that it is beyond freezing. Expect it to rain occasionally. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Multiple layer jacket shell
Coveralls
Goggles for eye protection
High performance gloves
Insulated boots
Neck gaiter
Fleece for under jacket
Waterproof boots
Waterproof coat
Thick pajamas
Umbrella
Extreme cold weather gear
Thermal undergarments

March

March is frosty. Temperatures average in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost almost every day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sweaters
Pajamas, such as sweats
Multiple layer jacket shell
Waterproof coat
Scarf
Fleeces
Waterproof boots
Very heavy socks
Gloves
Thermal undergarments
Umbrella
Insulated boots

April

April is brisk. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about half of the time. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Heavy socks
Sweaters
Heavy jacket
Waterproof boots
Cold weather footwear
Gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Warm pants or jeans

May

May can be brisk. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost regularly. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Socks
Standard footwear
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens

June

If you go to Nuristan in June, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Rain coat
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses

July

Traveling to Nuristan in July, you will notice that it is cool. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Socks
Dresses
Rain coat
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Pants or jeans
Long skirts

August

Traveling to Nuristan in August, you will notice that it is crisp. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Long skirts
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Umbrella
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear

September

September can be very chilly. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost once in a while. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Fleeces
Socks
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens

October

If you go to Nuristan in October, you will notice that it can be very chilly. Expect it to rain occasionally.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 30s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
Umbrella
Rain coat
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Light gloves or mittens

November

If you go to Nuristan in November, you will notice that it is frigid. Expect it to rain sometimes. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Cold weather footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Sweaters
Gloves or mittens
Waterproof boots
Heavy socks
Warm pants or jeans
Heavy jacket

December

December in Nuristan is beyond freezing. Temperatures average in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost most days. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Scarf
Umbrella
Multiple layer jacket shell
Waterproof coat
Waterproof boots
Insulated boots
Gloves
Pajamas, such as sweats
Fleeces
Thermal undergarments
Very heavy socks
Sweaters

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Nuristan, Afghanistan

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Nuristan, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there. Nuristan is at a somewhat high altitude, and could cause problems for some.

For that reason, you will want to be constantly hydrated and pack altitude sickness remedies.

Ibuprofen
Ginko biloba or other supplements (ask your doctor)
A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Nuristan

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