Pakistan weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Pakistan this January 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 January?
Pakistan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high. January is a winter month.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Gilgit at -10°C to warm in Karachi at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Karachi and -18°C in Gilgit. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Pakistan that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Hyderabad with an average of 3 mm to high rainfall in Malam Jabba with 114 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 178 hours of sunlight anticipated in Lahore. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in Pakistan for January, 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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Average weather in Lahore
In January Lahore generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Islamabad
In January Islamabad generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Karachi
In January Karachi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Rawalpindi
In January Rawalpindi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bahawalpur
In January Bahawalpur generally has pleasant 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.
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Is January the best time to visit Pakistan?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Pakistan with overall perfect weather in Lahore. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Pakistan is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Lahore. On the other hand, the months of April, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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