Gardens of Babur
The Gardens of Babur is a park located in Kabul, Afghanistan. Established in 1638 by Babur, this site is listed as a tentative World Heritage Site and ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The Gardens of Babur sits at an elevation of 1816 meters. For the most comfortable weather, visit between June and September, when daily high temperatures range from 26 °C to 30 °C and rainfall is minimal. Winters are cold, with temperatures frequently dropping below freezing between December and February. The site is located 3 kilometers from central Kabul and 8 kilometers from Kabul International Airport.
You can combine a visit to the gardens with nearby historical sites such as Bala Hissar, located 2.9 kilometers away, or the Darul Aman Palace and Tajbeg Palace, which are 6.3 kilometers and 6.9 kilometers away respectively.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is March, with about 77 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -11 | -9 | -2 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 42 | 60 | 77 | 53 | 35 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 27 |
| 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.
