Rawalpindi weather in January (Pakistan)

Wondering what the weather is like in Rawalpindi during January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During January, Rawalpindi usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However, the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Precipitation

Rawalpindi in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 6 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 196 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Rawalpindi, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Islamabad, Pakistan (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Pakistan in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Rawalpindi, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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