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Pakistan Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Pakistan in March.

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Planning a journey to Pakistan this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect 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 Skardu at -5°C (23°F) to very warm in Hyderabad at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Hyderabad and -13°C (9°F) in Skardu.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Pakistan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Hyderabad with an average of 2.1 mm (0.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Malam Jabba with 215 mm (8.5 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in March. Lahore typically receives 218 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Pakistan by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Pakistan - and find the best time to visit. (based on Lahore)

January20°C (68°F) February23°C (73°F) March29°C (84°F) April36°C (97°F) May41°C (106°F) June41°C (106°F) July37°C (99°F) This monthAugust36°C (97°F) September36°C (97°F) October34°C (93°F) November28°C (82°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Pakistan in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Pakistan.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Pakistan

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Pakistan?

Temperature range in Pakistan (March)

Precipitation variation in Pakistan (March)

Lahore

In March Lahore generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
29°C (84°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
218 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
less favorable
Climate in Lahore →

Islamabad

In March Islamabad generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
203 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
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Karachi

In March Karachi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
32°C (90°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
273 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
Climate in Karachi →

Rawalpindi

In March Rawalpindi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
203 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Rawalpindi →

Bahawalpur

In March Bahawalpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
31°C (88°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
9.5 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
mixed
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Pakistan in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lahore 29°C (84°F) 15°C (59°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Islamabad 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Karachi 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 2.9 mm (0.1 in)
Bhurban 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 195 mm (7.7 in)
Bahawalpur 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Gilgit -2°C (28°F) -11°C (12°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)

Pakistan weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Pakistan in March?

In March, Pakistan generally has excellent weather conditions. Lahore sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Pakistan in March?

Average temperatures in Pakistan during March range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Lahore.

Does Pakistan get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Lahore averages just 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Pakistan.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Pakistan?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Pakistan. Typically, the climate in Lahore is excellent. 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 excellent weather in Lahore. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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