Kuh-e Bandaka
Mountain High mountain peak in the Hindu Kush
How to Get to Kuh-e Bandaka #
Access is by regional roads from provincial centres in Badakhshan; travel requires local logistics, guides and careful planning due to remoteness and security considerations.
Tips for Visiting Kuh-e Bandaka #
- High mountain travel in Afghanistan is often season‑dependent; check local conditions and travel advisories carefully.
Best Time to Visit Kuh-e Bandaka #
As a high peak in Badakhshan Province, Kuh‑e Bandaka is best attempted in the summer and with experienced local logistical support.
Weather & Climate near Kuh-e Bandaka #
Kuh-e Bandaka's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -31°C to -1°C. Abundant rainfall (1154 mm/year), wettest in April.
January
January is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -30°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -21°C and lows of -31°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -28°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -17°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -23°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -27°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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