Darul Aman Palace
Darul Aman Palace is a palace in Kabul featuring neoclassical architecture. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Afghanistan and has been occupied by the National Museum of Afghanistan and the International Security Assistance Force.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching about 30 °C and lows around 15 °C. The driest period is between June and October, when monthly rainfall stays below 12 mm. In contrast, January is the coldest month, with highs of 2 °C and lows of -11 °C, and it sees about 45 mm of rain. Visiting costs 500 Afs according to the guards.
Kabul International Airport (KBL) is 15 km away, and the palace is 9 km from the capital, Kabul. Nearby sights include Tajbeg Palace, which is 1.2 km away, the Gardens of Babur at 6.3 km, and Bala Hissar, Kabul at 8.8 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is March, with about 81 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -11 | -9 | -3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 45 | 63 | 81 | 55 | 36 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 29 |
| 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.
