Weather & climate · Islamabad
Best Time to Visit Pakistan
March and November
The best time to visit Pakistan is March and November, when daytime highs in Islamabad are around 24–25°C. October is also a good time to go. June is the warmest month (40°C by day), January the coldest (5°C at night), and July the wettest with about 220 mm of rain.
40°C
Warmest: June
5°C
Coldest nights: January
1002 mm
Rain per year
220 mm
Wettest: July
Pakistan weather by month
- Jan17°C5°C40 mm
- Feb20°C7°C90 mm
- Mar25°C12°C88 mm
- Apr32°C17°C59 mm
- May38°C23°C62 mm
- Jun40°C27°C112 mm
- Jul37°C27°C220 mm
- Aug34°C25°C184 mm
- Sep33°C22°C80 mm
- Oct30°C16°C24 mm
- Nov24°C11°C18 mm
- Dec19°C7°C25 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 5°C | 40 mm | 46% | 47% | Fair |
| February | 20°C | 7°C | 90 mm | 53% | 54% | Fair |
| March | 25°C | 12°C | 88 mm | 52% | 52% | Best time |
| April | 32°C | 17°C | 59 mm | 45% | 53% | Fair |
| May | 38°C | 23°C | 62 mm | 32% | 47% | Very hot |
| June | 40°C | 27°C | 112 mm | 33% | 48% | Very hot |
| July | 37°C | 27°C | 220 mm | 57% | 62% | Very hot |
| August | 34°C | 25°C | 184 mm | 67% | 57% | Very hot |
| September | 33°C | 22°C | 80 mm | 59% | 36% | Fair |
| October | 30°C | 16°C | 24 mm | 45% | 25% | Good |
| November | 24°C | 11°C | 18 mm | 40% | 38% | Best time |
| December | 19°C | 7°C | 25 mm | 40% | 43% | Fair |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Islamabad (33.68, 73.05). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Pakistan have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pakistan?
March and November. The best time to visit Pakistan is March and November, when daytime highs in Islamabad are around 24–25°C. October is also a good time to go. June is the warmest month (40°C by day), January the coldest (5°C at night), and July the wettest with about 220 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Pakistan?
June, with average highs of 40°C in Islamabad.
What is the coldest month in Pakistan?
January, when nights drop to about 5°C and days reach 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pakistan?
July with about 220 mm; November is the driest (18 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Pakistan?
July is the least comfortable month on average: 37°C by day and 220 mm of rain.
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