Weather in March in Pakistan
Planning a getaway to Pakistan this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Pakistan in March?
Pakistan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In March, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Gilgit at -2°C to very warm in Hyderabad at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Hyderabad and -11°C in Gilgit.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Hyderabad with an average of 2.1 mm to heavy rainfall in Malam Jabba with 215 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 218 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 specific regional insights in Pakistan for March, 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 March
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Pakistan?
Lahore
In March Lahore generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Islamabad
In March Islamabad generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Karachi
In March Karachi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Rawalpindi
In March Rawalpindi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Bahawalpur
In March Bahawalpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Pakistan?
We consider March 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.
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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