Naw Bahar

Shrine Rural settlement in Balkh Province, northern Afghanistan

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Naw Bahar
36.7298, 66.8853

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.

Spring (Mar-May)
Mar-May · 10-25°C
Blossom season and generally the most pleasant for travel in northern Afghanistan.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Sep-Nov · 5-20°C
Cooler, drier weather with clearer mountain vistas.

Weather & Climate near Naw Bahar #

Climate

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.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
-16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

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.

73 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
11° 24°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°
34%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

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.

98 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 37°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

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.

97 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
24° 39°
18%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.2h daylight

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.

99 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 36°
18%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

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.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
16° 31°
20%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
24°
31%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.

81 Excellent

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
17°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

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