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Karachi Climate by Month

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 day and 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 averages reaching 14°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Karachi in Pakistan

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the wettest month in Karachi?
    August tops the wettest month list with 57 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Karachi?
    April is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Karachi?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 299 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Karachi

    Thu   Dec 12
    25°C | 11°C
    NE 18 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    25°C | 11°C
    NE 25 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    25°C | 12°C
    NE 22 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain