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Weather in January in Pakistan

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.

Temperatures

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.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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.

Where to go in Pakistan in January

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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Pakistan?

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.

Lahore
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22°C 
8°C 
184 hours 
13 mm 
3 days 
20°C 
7°C 
178 hours 
31 mm 
4 days 
23°C 
10°C 
191 hours 
56 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Lahore

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.

Islamabad
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19°C 
6°C 
196 hours 
38 mm 
5 days 
17°C 
4°C 
196 hours 
77 mm 
6 days 
19°C 
7°C 
188 hours 
139 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Islamabad

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.

Karachi
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28°C 
16°C 
270 hours 
2.7 mm 
1 day 
26°C 
14°C 
268 hours 
4.6 mm 
0 days 
28°C 
17°C 
252 hours 
5.1 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Karachi

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.

Rawalpindi
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20°C 
6°C 
196 hours 
32 mm 
5 days 
18°C 
5°C 
196 hours 
68 mm 
6 days 
20°C 
8°C 
188 hours 
126 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Rawalpindi

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.

Bahawalpur
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24°C 
10°C 
5.5 mm 
1 day 
22°C 
8°C 
8.2 mm 
2 days 
25°C 
11°C 
13 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Bahawalpur

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

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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