🇦🇫 Kabul vs Seoul 🇰🇷

Kabul, Afghanistan vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kabul is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Kabul is drier, with roughly 51 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇫 Kabul🇰🇷 Seoul
Avg annual high19°C17°C
Hottest monthJuly (33°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-8°C low)January (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year61112
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberMay, September, October

🇦🇫 Kabul

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

🇰🇷 Seoul

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Kabul or Seoul warmer?

Kabul is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Kabul or Seoul?

Seoul is rainier — Kabul sees about 51 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Kabul vs Seoul?

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

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