Travel advisory · AfghanistanGovernments advise against all travel to Afghanistan.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | FCDO advises against all travel to Afghanistan | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Do not travel | Feb 20, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid all travel | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Vor Reisen nach Afghanistan wird gewarnt (Reisewarnung) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel (level 4 of 4) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Formellement déconseillé, whole territory | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan is known for Silk Road ruins, high Hindu Kush valleys and the Band-e Amir lakes, but travel there now means working through serious safety and access limits.
Afghanistan is a landlocked country in Central and South Asia, with Kabul as its capital and largest city. At about 652,864 square kilometers, it is roughly the size of Texas, and most of it is mountainous. The Hindu Kush range splits the northern plains from the southwestern ones. The Silk Road passed through here, and Herat, a center of the Timurid Renaissance, has a rebuilt citadel. The country is also known for saffron, hand-woven carpets and the lakes of Band-e Amir in Bamyan province, known for their colors.
Summers are dry and very hot in the lowlands, and winters are very cold in the highlands, so the season depends on where you go. Trips carry real risks. Armed conflict continues in some regions, earthquakes are frequent in the Hindu Kush, and women face severe limits on education, work and public dress. Tourism is a small industry. Before you plan anything, check current government advice, your travel insurance terms and entry rules.
Five things to know before Afghanistan
- Read the current travel advisory first
Governments including the UK and US advise against all travel to all or large parts of Afghanistan. Most travel insurance will not cover you where your government advises against travel. UK travel advice
- Check the US advisory as well
The US State Department rates Afghanistan Level 4, do not travel. It lists terrorism, kidnapping and the risk of wrongful detention among the reasons.
- Expect little or no consular help
The UK has no embassy in Afghanistan and says its ability to help British nationals there is extremely limited. Many other Western governments are in the same position.
- Check visa rules for your passport before you fly
Entry rules for Afghanistan are set by the de facto authorities and can change without notice. Do not rely on older guides or third-party visa sites. Visas and entry
- Read your insurance policy before you book
Look for the clause on government travel advice. Specialist cover for high-risk areas exists but is expensive and often excludes the risks that matter most. Travel insurance
Afghanistan travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
How to check entry rules for your passport before any trip
Read the guideTravel insuranceWhat policies say about travel against government advice
Read the guideAsia destinationsOther countries in the region, with current entry rules
Read the guideMoney basicsCards, cash and carrying funds abroad
Read the guideTrip planningAll planning guides: entry, cover, transport and eSIMs
Read the guide
Destinations in Afghanistan
When to go
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Best
- JanuaryClear7 rainy days4 snowy daysHigh4°Low-6°Cold, snowJanuaryClear
- High
- 4°
- Low
- -6°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 4
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, snow
- FebruaryClear7 rainy days3 snowy daysHigh6°Low-4°ColdFebruaryClear
- High
- 6°
- Low
- -4°
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 3
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold
- MarchPartly cloudy10 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh13°Low2°CoolMarchPartly cloudy
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 82 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
- AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh20°Low8°MildAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 80 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- MayPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh25°Low12°Warm, dryMayPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh30°Low16°HotJuneClear
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 10 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- JulyClear2 rainy daysHigh33°Low19°HottestJulyClear
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hottest
- AugustClear3 rainy daysHigh31°Low18°HotAugustClear
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 14 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- SeptemberClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low14°Warm, drySeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- OctoberClear2 rainy daysHigh21°Low9°MildOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- NovemberClear3 rainy daysHigh14°Low2°CoolNovemberClear
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 19 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
- DecemberClear2 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh9°Low-2°ColdDecemberClear
- High
- 9°
- Low
- -2°
- Precipitation
- 11 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold
Average daily high and low in Kabul, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Afghanistan
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
12
- Feels like
- 10°
- Humidity
- 34%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 6%
Kabul
01:06 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today17°6°6%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 6%.
- Wed17°5°78%Wednesday: Rain. High 17°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 78%.
- Thu13°4°51%Thursday: Drizzle. High 13°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 51%.
- Fri18°2°0%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 18°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat21°4°0%Saturday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun21°5°5%Sunday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 5%.
Updated 09:38 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 64.87 AFN
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Afghanistan
Afghanistan FAQ
Is it safe to travel to Afghanistan right now?
The UK advises against all travel to Afghanistan, even on an organized tour, and the US rates it Level 4, do not travel. Read your government's current advisory before making any plans; it is updated more often than any guide.
Will my travel insurance cover Afghanistan?
Usually not. Most standard policies exclude countries or regions where your government advises against all travel, and traveling against that advice can void the whole policy.
Do I need a visa for Afghanistan?
Yes, most visitors need a visa arranged before travel. Rules are set by the de facto authorities and change without notice, so check with an official source for your passport.
Can my embassy help me in Afghanistan?
Often very little. The UK has no embassy there and says consular help is extremely limited; check what your own government says it can do.
What time zone is Afghanistan in?
UTC+4:30 all year, with no daylight saving. That is half an hour behind Pakistan and half an hour ahead of Iran.