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Rawalpindi Climate by Month

The temperature in Rawalpindi can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very hot to mild. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

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 in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 18°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 5°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Rawalpindi has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1058 mm of rainfall annually. Rawalpindi can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 189 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast October, experiences much drier conditions, with 30 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Islamabad, Pakistan (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Islamabad, Pakistan (14 KM, 8 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Rawalpindi 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Rawalpindi?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Rawalpindi?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rawalpindi?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rawalpindi?
    July tops the wettest month list with 189 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rawalpindi?
    October is the driest month with 30 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Rawalpindi?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 312 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Rawalpindi

    Thu   Nov 21
    23°C | 10°C
    W 11 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    23°C | 10°C
    S 7 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    21°C | 10°C
    NE 11 km/h
    2.4 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain