Karachi Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Karachi sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be very hot at the high end
to roughly warm at the low end.
The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Karachi changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in May to a comfortable 26°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 14°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Karachi sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 167 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Karachi, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 57 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 2 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, April, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1.1 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Karachi Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Karachi, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.0 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. August sees a soft sun for only 4.9 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Karachi.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 82%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 54%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 4 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, November and December and highest during May, June, July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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6 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Karachi in Pakistan
Other facts from our historical weather data:August tops the wettest month list with 57 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 299 hours of sunshine.
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