Buddhas of Bamiyan د بودا بتان په باميانو کې
Afghanistan UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Buddhas of Bamiyan are a lost sculpture and destroyed artwork carved into sandstone and stucco. As part of the Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley, this UNESCO World Heritage site is the most looked-up sight in Afghanistan.
Planning a visit
The site is located in Bamiyan Province, approximately 127 km from Kabul. The nearest airport is Kabul International Airport, which is 130 km away. For nearby travel, Shahr-e-Gholghola is located 1.9 km from the site.
The climate in Bamiyan is cold for much of the year, with daily high temperatures remaining below freezing from December through February. The warmest months are July and August, which reach daily highs of 22 °C and experience the least amount of rainfall. Travelers may prefer visiting during the summer months when temperatures are highest and precipitation is lowest.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is March, with about 57 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -5 | -4 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 7 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -14 | -13 | -7 | -1 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 2 | -4 | -11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 37 | 49 | 57 | 40 | 44 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 30 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
