Weather in July in Pakistan
Thinking about venturing to Pakistan this July 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 July?
Pakistan has a wide variety of climate types. During July, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. The month of July is in the summer season.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Gilgit at 21°C to very hot in Dal Bandin at 43°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 29°C in Dal Bandin and 10°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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Pakistan, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Dal Bandin with an average of 1.9 mm to heavy rainfall in Malam Jabba with 261 mm. Lahore experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 215 hours of sunshine in Lahore. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Pakistan climate page.
Where to go in Pakistan in July
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Pakistan?
Lahore
In July Lahore generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Islamabad
In July Islamabad 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.
Karachi
In July Karachi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Rawalpindi
In July Rawalpindi generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Bahawalpur
In July Bahawalpur generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 31°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Pakistan?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lahore, July may not be the ideal time to visit Pakistan.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Lahore. On the other hand, the months of April, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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