Bala Hissar, Kabul
Bala Hissar is a fortress in Kabul, Afghanistan. It is one of the 13 most looked-up sights in the country on this site and ranks 7th among Afghanistan's sights in English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between June and September, when daily highs reach 28 °C to 30 °C and rainfall is at its lowest. From January to March, temperatures are colder with daily lows reaching as low as -10 °C.
Kabul International Airport is 7 km away, and the fortress is 4 km from the capital, Kabul. Visitors can combine a trip to the fortress with visits to the Gardens of Babur, which is 2.9 km away, Darul Aman Palace, 8.8 km away, or Tajbeg Palace, 9.1 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is March, with about 76 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -10 | -8 | -2 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 42 | 59 | 76 | 52 | 33 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 26 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
