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Pakistan's national averages run from 15 °C in January to 35 °C in June, with rainfall between 11 mm in December and 86 mm in August and 6.8–9.6 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are April, October and March. Its 8 regions span -2–34 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Islamabad
- Region
- Asia
- TZ
- Asia/Karachi
- Area
- 872,776 km²
Best months to visit
When Pakistan shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.6 | 2.8 | -0.2 | 18.1 |
| February | 19.0 | 6.1 | 2.5 | 24.0 |
| March | 23.5 | 11.1 | 6.6 | 30.4 |
| April | 29.6 | 16.2 | 12.9 | 35.0 |
| May | 33.6 | 20.3 | 17.1 | 37.8 |
| June | 35.3 | 23.2 | 21.0 | 37.9 |
| July | 34.2 | 24.3 | 22.7 | 36.9 |
| August | 33.0 | 23.4 | 21.5 | 35.3 |
| September | 32.2 | 21.1 | 18.6 | 34.5 |
| October | 28.3 | 15.1 | 11.4 | 31.6 |
| November | 21.8 | 8.8 | 4.8 | 26.5 |
| December | 16.9 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 20.6 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 31 |
| February | 28 |
| March | 46 |
| April | 33 |
| May | 21 |
| June | 29 |
| July | 83 |
| August | 86 |
| September | 27 |
| October | 14 |
| November | 16 |
| December | 11 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 7.8 |
| February | 8.6 |
| March | 8.7 |
| April | 9.4 |
| May | 9.6 |
| June | 8.9 |
| July | 6.9 |
| August | 6.8 |
| September | 7.9 |
| October | 8.6 |
| November | 8.3 |
| December | 8.0 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.8 | 6.2 | 10.4 |
| February | 8.3 | 6.5 | 11.8 |
| March | 8.8 | 6.8 | 11.7 |
| April | 9.4 | 7.5 | 12.1 |
| May | 10.2 | 8.1 | 13.1 |
| June | 10.7 | 8.3 | 13.4 |
| July | 10.2 | 7.6 | 13.9 |
| August | 9.7 | 7.1 | 12.7 |
| September | 8.5 | 6.9 | 10.6 |
| October | 7.7 | 6.2 | 9.9 |
| November | 7.3 | 6.0 | 9.2 |
| December | 7.2 | 5.9 | 9.1 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Pakistan
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Pakistan, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedThe Karakoram Highway and Hunza
Limited November–March · at its best September–October
Sources: northerndiscover.com, gadventures.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 6 governments
What the governments say about Pakistan
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 6 governments · Advisory last changed
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CA
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
UK
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
US
Level 3Reconsider travel
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Parts of Pakistan carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Pakistan, in order
- JanJanuary14.6°C · 31 mm · 7.8 hr/day
Around 15 °C with 31 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 15 °C with 31 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary19.0°C · 28 mm · 8.6 hr/day
Around 19 °C with 28 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 19 °C with 28 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch23.5°C · 46 mm · 8.7 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 46 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 46 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril29.6°C · 33 mm · 9.4 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 33 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 33 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay33.6°C · 21 mm · 9.6 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 21 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 21 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune35.3°C · 29 mm · 8.9 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 29 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 29 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly34.2°C · 83 mm · 6.9 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 83 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 83 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust33.0°C · 86 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 86 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 86 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember32.2°C · 27 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 27 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 27 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober28.3°C · 14 mm · 8.6 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 14 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 14 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember21.8°C · 16 mm · 8.3 hr/day
Around 22 °C with 16 mm of rain and 8.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 22 °C with 16 mm of rain and 8.3 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember16.9°C · 11 mm · 8.0 hr/day
Around 17 °C with 11 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 17 °C with 11 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
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