Islamabad weather in December (Pakistan)

How's the weather trend in Islamabad as December approaches? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Islamabad usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Islamabad in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. On average, there are about 5 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 196 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Islamabad climate page with graphs.

 

Islamabad, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 38 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Sunshine 196 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Pakistan in December

Find out more about the weather in Pakistan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Islamabad, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Islamabad.

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