Herat
capital of Herat Province, Afghanistan
Live & travel in Herat
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Feb 19, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 40%
Embassies & consulates in Herat
5 missions from 5 countries
Frequently asked questions
Is Herat safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Afghanistan at Level 4. The national intentional-homicide rate is 4 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Herat?
Roughly $900 per month for a remote worker, based on Afghanistan price levels (18% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Herat in November?
In November Herat averages a high of 29°C, a low of -11°C and about 35 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Herat?
5 diplomatic missions, including India (Consulate General), Pakistan (Consulate General), and Türkiye (Consulate General).
Cities in Afghanistan
2.4 / 5Kabul
$900/mo · 7°C
2.5 / 5Mazar-i-Sharif
$900/mo · 9°C
2.5 / 5Kandahar
$900/mo · 14°C
2.6 / 5Jalalabad
$900/mo · 13°C
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.