Islamabad Climate by Month
The temperature in Islamabad can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months,
and mild during the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Islamabad can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in June, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 4°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Islamabad is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1226 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 221 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, November brings less rainfall, with 34 mm over 3 rainy days.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Islamabad. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.3 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Islamabad in Pakistan
During the months of March and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
June has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 221 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 34 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 312 hours of sunshine.
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