Weather in October in Pakistan
Thinking about venturing to Pakistan this October 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 October?
The weather in Pakistan in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Gilgit at 6°C to very warm in Hyderabad at 37°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Hyderabad and -6°C in Gilgit. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Panjgur with an average of 1.8 mm to moderate rainfall in Gilgit with 87 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 251 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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Pakistan in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Pakistan climate page.
Where to go in Pakistan in October
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Pakistan?
Lahore
In October Lahore generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Islamabad
In October Islamabad 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.
Karachi
In October Karachi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Rawalpindi
In October Rawalpindi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Bahawalpur
In October Bahawalpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Pakistan?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Lahore, October might be a good time to visit Pakistan. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
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 weather in April, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.
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