Herat
Afghanistan
An ancient western outpost brimming with Timurid architecture, Persian influence, and bustling bazaars.
Warmest month is July at 37°C on average. Coolest is January at 12°C.
Six lead datapoints
- CoffeeWorld Bank PPP baseline$0.8 (~$0.75)PPP price tier 1 / 4
- $1.25 (~$1.25)PPP price tier 1 / 4
- Flight timeMethodology7h 30m from London HeathrowGreat-circle plus routing overhead.
- Flight CO2eDEFRA 2024 factors2,009 kg return from London HeathrowDEFRA 2024 economy factors, includes radiative forcing.
- FCDO advisorygov.uk, snapshot compiled 2026-07-11FCDO advises against all travel.Check the latest FCDO advice before booking.
- Tap waterCDC / WHO guidanceDo not drink from the tap; use bottled or treated water.
| Month | Avg high | Swing | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° | ±7° | · |
| February | 14° | ±7° | · |
| March | 20° | ±7° | · |
| April | 26° | ±8° | · |
| May | 31° | ±5° | · |
| June | 36° | ±4° | · |
| July | 37° | ±3° | · |
| August | 35° | ±3° | · |
| September | 32° | ±4° | · |
| October | 25° | ±5° | · |
| November | 18° | ±6° | · |
| December | 14° | ±7° | · |
What to do
- Marvel at the intricate blue tiles of the Friday Mosque
- Walk the imposing ramparts of the Herat Citadel
- Visit the leaning minarets of the Musalla Complex
How we know this
Values are the average of the last ten calendar years of daily readings from Visual Crossing, snapped to the destination cluster. Swing is the p10 to p90 range of daily highs, halved for the ± figure. Rain days count any day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.