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title: "Kabul, Afghanistan"
description: "Afghanistan · airport KBL"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/kabul"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
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# 🇦🇫 Kabul, Afghanistan

Afghanistan · airport KBL

## On the ground

- Safety: Avoid all travel
- Currency: Afghani (AFN). 100 USD = 6450 AFN
- Phone code: +93
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/QOkQr6](https://airalo.pxf.io/QOkQr6)
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Afghanistan](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Afghanistan)

## Brief

- Try Kabul specialties such as qabuli palaw, mantu dumplings, Afghan kebabs, bolani flatbread and green tea.
- Kabul is a high-altitude, dusty city with large temperature differences between day and night. Bring warm layers for evenings and protection from dust.

## Safety and health

- Travel to Kabul carries an extreme risk from terrorism, armed conflict, kidnapping, arbitrary detention and sudden security restrictions. Recent Pakistan-Afghanistan hostilities increase the risk of disruption to air routes, border crossings and movement around the capital and eastern provinces. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-afghanistan-border-fighting-66402ffe6fc48608ea4c32a099774c4c) | [aljazeera.com](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/1/afghanistan-says-nine-killed-in-pakistani-air-raids-on-kunar-helmand))
- Protect yourself from mosquito and sand-fly bites. Dengue and leishmaniasis are present, while Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever can spread through tick bites or contact with infected animal or human blood. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/afghanistan))
- Drink bottled or properly purified water and eat food that is freshly cooked and served hot. Traveller’s diarrhoea and food-related illness are common, and medical care and medicines may be difficult to obtain. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Afghanistan))
- Avoid contact with dogs, cats and other animals because rabies is a serious risk and urgent post-exposure treatment may be difficult to access. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Afghanistan))

## Recent News

- **6 October 2026:** Kabul’s water crisis is worsening, with taps already dry in some neighbourhoods. The city is reported to be on track for severe water depletion by 2030, potentially affecting accommodation, sanitation and local transport services. ([cnn.com](https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/06/climate/water-crisis-city-day-zero-kabul-afghanistan))
- **1 October 2026:** Pakistan reported airstrikes against alleged militant sites in Afghanistan, while Kabul reported civilian deaths in Kunar and Helmand. The escalation raises the possibility of further cross-border strikes and travel disruption. ([aljazeera.com](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/1/afghanistan-says-nine-killed-in-pakistani-air-raids-on-kunar-helmand))
- **Late September to early October 2026:** Afghanistan and Pakistan exchanged accusations over cross-border attacks, with reports of airstrikes, clashes and civilian casualties. Regional mediation efforts remain under pressure, creating uncertainty for flights and overland travel. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-pakistan-incursions-262275e90d34c22e93b7a28ce0b48aee) | [abcnews.com](https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/pakistani-officials-afghan-taliban-shelled-pakistani-border-kabul-136675751))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best times to visit Kabul are May and September to October, when conditions are generally favourable for sightseeing. April and November are workable with flexibility and suitable clothing, while June to August can be hot. Winter, particularly December to March, is cold and often snowy, making outdoor sightseeing less suitable.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | Avoid | -2 | 15 | 7 |
| February | Avoid | -1 | 26 | 7 |
| March | Avoid | 6 | 20 | 9 |
| April | OK | 11 | 19 | 12 |
| May | Great | 17 | 9 | 12 |
| June | OK | 20 | 1 | 12 |
| July | OK | 23 | 0 | 12 |
| August | OK | 22 | 1 | 12 |
| September | Great | 17 | 1 | 11 |
| October | Great | 13 | 0 | 9 |
| November | OK | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| December | Avoid | 1 | 2 | 7 |

### Month by month

- **January (Avoid):** January is freezing, around -5°C, with frost and occasional heavy snow. Cold conditions can disrupt sightseeing and mountain travel.
- **February (Avoid):** February is a cold winter month, with frost and possible snow. Conditions are generally unsuitable for a typical sightseeing trip.
- **March (Avoid):** March is cool at around 8°C, with frequent precipitation and possible snow. Wet, wintry conditions can make outdoor sightseeing uncomfortable.
- **April (OK):** April is mild at around 19°C, but rain is common. The combination of showers and cool evenings makes flexible sightseeing worthwhile.
- **May (Great):** May is pleasantly warm at around 25°C, with generally favourable conditions for exploring Kabul and nearby sights.
- **June (OK):** June is hot at around 30°C, though nights can cool sharply. Start outdoor sightseeing early and plan breaks during the hottest hours.
- **July (OK):** July is very hot at around 32°C, while evenings can feel cool. Heat can limit strenuous daytime sightseeing, particularly in exposed areas.
- **August (OK):** August ranges from around 14-34°C, with hot afternoons and cool nights. Early-August rain can affect outdoor plans, so allow schedule flexibility.
- **September (Great):** September is warm at around 29°C, with comfortable conditions for sightseeing and generally favourable autumn travel weather.
- **October (Great):** October is mild at around 22°C and usually well suited to exploring Kabul. Cool evenings call for an extra layer.
- **November (OK):** November is cool at around 13°C, with winter approaching and occasional precipitation possible. Sightseeing is feasible with warm clothing.
- **December (Avoid):** December ranges from around 0-9°C, with frost and possible snow. Cold weather can hinder outdoor sightseeing and mountain journeys.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 20 | 5 | 11% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 20 | 5 | 13% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 21 | 5 | 5% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 22 | 5 | 10% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 21 | 8 | 3% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 21 | 7 | 8% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 20 | 7 | 4% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

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