🇨🇳 Beijing vs Kabul 🇦🇫

Beijing, China vs Kabul, Afghanistan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kabul is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Kabul is drier, with roughly 4 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇦🇫 Kabul
Avg annual high18°C19°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)July (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (-8°C low)
Rainy days / year6561
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Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberApril, May, October

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇦🇫 Kabul

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (33°C), coldest lows in January (-8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Kabul warmer?

Kabul is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Kabul?

Beijing is rainier — Kabul sees about 4 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Kabul?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Kabul is best around April, May, October.

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