Key facts — Herāt, Afghanistan

Population

574,300

Winter low (°C)

1°C

Summer high (°C)

29°C

Safety index (Numbeo, 0–100)

27/100

Internet, est. median

43 Mbps

Monthly cost, solo nomad (est.)

€1,120

Cannabis status

illegal_strict

LGBTQ+ legal status

criminalized

Sources: Numbeo (cost / safety), Ookla Speedtest (internet), OpenWeather (climate). Estimates — verify locally.