Weather in April in Pakistan
Thinking about venturing to Pakistan this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Pakistan in April?
Pakistan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In April, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Gilgit at 3°C and very warm in Hyderabad at 40°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Hyderabad and -7°C in Gilgit. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Karachi with an average of 1.1 mm to heavy rainfall in Malam Jabba with 167 mm.Average sunshine
The city Lahore usually sees around 265 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Pakistan for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Pakistan climate page.
Where to go in Pakistan in April
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Pakistan?
Lahore
In April Lahore generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Islamabad
In April Islamabad generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Karachi
In April Karachi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Rawalpindi
In April Rawalpindi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Bahawalpur
In April Bahawalpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Pakistan.
Is April the best time to visit Pakistan?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Pakistan with often poor weather in Lahore.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Lahore. The weather in April, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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