Rawalpindi Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to moderate in Rawalpindi. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 38°C (100°F) in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 18°C (64°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 26°C (79°F) in June to 5°C (41°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rawalpindi has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1058 mm (42 in) of rainfall annually. Rawalpindi can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 189 mm (7.4 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (October), you will experience much drier conditions, with 30 mm (1.2 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Rawalpindi Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Rawalpindi can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 6.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine