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Weather in December in Pakistan

Considering a trip to Pakistan this December 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 December?

In December, Pakistan experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Gilgit at -8°C and warm in Karachi at 28°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Karachi and -17°C in Gilgit.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Hyderabad with an average of 2.2 mm to moderate rainfall in Gilgit with 69 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 184 hours of sunlight anticipated in Lahore. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in Pakistan for December, 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 December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Pakistan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Pakistan?

Lahore

In December Lahore generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Lahore
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28°C 
13°C 
219 hours 
8.7 mm 
2 days 
22°C 
8°C 
184 hours 
13 mm 
3 days 
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20°C 
7°C 
178 hours 
31 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Lahore

Islamabad

In December Islamabad generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Islamabad
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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23°C 
10°C 
249 hours 
34 mm 
3 days 
19°C 
6°C 
196 hours 
38 mm 
5 days 
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17°C 
4°C 
196 hours 
77 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Islamabad

Karachi

In December Karachi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Karachi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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32°C 
20°C 
275 hours 
2.2 mm 
0 days 
28°C 
16°C 
270 hours 
2.7 mm 
1 day 
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26°C 
14°C 
268 hours 
4.6 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Karachi

Rawalpindi

In December Rawalpindi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Rawalpindi
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
24°C 
11°C 
249 hours 
30 mm 
3 days 
20°C 
6°C 
196 hours 
32 mm 
5 days 
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18°C 
5°C 
196 hours 
68 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Rawalpindi

Bahawalpur

In December Bahawalpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Bahawalpur
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
14°C 
2.9 mm 
1 day 
24°C 
10°C 
5.5 mm 
1 day 
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22°C 
8°C 
8.2 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Bahawalpur

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Pakistan.

Is December the best time to visit Pakistan?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Pakistan. Typically, the climate in Lahore is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide 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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