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When to Go
Best Time to Visit Shah-Do Shamshira Mosque
Spring or autumn for milder weather and easier walking; follow local security guidance.
Spring/Autumn
Mar-Jun, Sep-Nov · 10-30°C (50-86°F)
Milder temperatures suitable for walking around the old city; avoid peak heat.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -5-10°C (23-50°F)
Colder and quieter; some services may be limited.
Weather & Climate near Shah-Do Shamshira Mosque
Climate
Shah-Do Shamshira Mosque's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 154
Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -8° - 3° | -2° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 1.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.0h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 6° | -1° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 1.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 12° | 6° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 55% | 1.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 7° - 20° | 13° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 51% | 1.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Ideal | 10° - 25° | 17° | 24 mm | mostly sunny | 44% | 2.4 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.8h |
| June | Ideal | 15° - 31° | 23° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 33% | 3.1 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 14.3h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 33° | 25° | 7 mm | clear | 29% | 2.5 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 14.1h |
| August | Ideal | 17° - 32° | 24° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 30% | 2.4 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.3h |
| September | Ideal | 12° - 28° | 20° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 30% | 1.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 5° - 21° | 13° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 33% | 1.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 0° - 14° | 7° | 13 mm | some cloud | 41% | 1.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Good | -5° - 7° | 0° | 24 mm | some cloud | 45% | 1.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 9.7h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Shah-Do Shamshira Mosque
Located in central Kabul near Zarnegar Park. Due to security concerns, visitors should coordinate with local contacts and follow official guidance; many visitors access the area with guided city tours arranged through reliable local operators.
Tips for Visiting Shah-Do Shamshira Mosque
- Dress respectfully and observe local worship practices-ask permission before photographing worshippers.
- Visit in the cooler parts of the day; the mosque's open courtyard can be hot in summer.
- Check local security and access conditions as Kabul can be unpredictable; consult current travel advisories.