Naw Bahar
Shrine Rural settlement in Balkh Province, northern Afghanistan
How to Get to Naw Bahar #
Located in Balkh Province near Mazar-i-Sharif; access typically begins from Mazar-i-Sharif by road. Local authorities and operators should be consulted for security and logistics.
Tips for Visiting Naw Bahar #
- Check security and travel advisories before travelling; some areas in northern Afghanistan remain sensitive.
- If visiting for research or humanitarian reasons, coordinate with local authorities in Mazar-i-Sharif or Balkh.
Best Time to Visit Naw Bahar #
Best visited in the shoulder seasons to avoid extremes of summer heat and winter cold.
Weather & Climate near Naw Bahar #
Naw Bahar's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 38°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 47 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.