Weather in August in Pakistan
Considering a trip to Pakistan this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Pakistan in August?
Pakistan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Gilgit at 21°C and very hot in Dal Bandin at 42°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Dal Bandin and 10°C in Gilgit. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Dal Bandin with an average of 1.6 mm to heavy rainfall in Murree with 231 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Lahore enjoys approximately 228 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Pakistan for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Pakistan climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Pakistan?
Lahore
In August Lahore generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Islamabad
In August Islamabad generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Karachi
In August Karachi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Rawalpindi
In August Rawalpindi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bahawalpur
In August Bahawalpur generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Pakistan.
Is August the best time to visit Pakistan?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lahore, August may not be the ideal time to visit Pakistan.
On average, the best time to visit Pakistan is in January, February, March, November and December with generally 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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