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Islamabad in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Islamabad in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Islamabad in December 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Islamabad in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +19°C and approximately 17 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 2 rainy days and 32 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
0°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
32 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
17 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Islamabad has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Islamabad in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Islamabad for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +22°C during the day to a minimum of +4°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +19°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +18°C.

Is Islamabad warm or cold in December?

Islamabad is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +23°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +10°C to +6°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

December is one of the coolest months in Islamabad, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Islamabad in December

Islamabad weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+23°C+19°C+17°C
Min. temperature
+3°C0°C-1°C
Max. temperature
+29°C+26°C+25°C
Rainfall
25 mm32 mm51 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
65%68%69%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
201714
Cloudy days
81213
Rainy days
224
Snowy days
000

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +23°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +19°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 25 mm to 32 mm. Humidity rises from 65% to 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 0 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 20 sunny days in November to 17 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Islamabad in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Islamabad is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Islamabad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 3%, leading to total precipitation of around 11 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. Islamabad is amazing in December with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Islamabad wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 42% chance of precipitation and 160 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 25 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Islamabad?

This is the weather in Islamabad in December 2023:
1 December
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+22°C
2 December
☀️
+21°C
3 December
☀️
+21°C
4 December
☀️
+22°C
5 December
☀️
+21°C
6 December
☀️
+21°C
7 December
☀️
+21°C
8 December
☁️
+19°C
9 December
☀️
+21°C
10 December
☀️
+20°C
11 December
☀️
+20°C
12 December
☀️
+20°C
13 December
☀️
+21°C
14 December
☀️
+22°C
15 December
☀️
+22°C
16 December
☀️
+22°C
17 December
☀️
+22°C
18 December
☀️
+21°C
19 December
☀️
+20°C
20 December
☀️
+19°C
21 December
☀️
+19°C
22 December
☀️
+18°C
23 December
☀️
+15°C
24 December
☀️
+16°C
25 December
☁️
+15°C
26 December
☀️
+18°C
27 December
☀️
+17°C
28 December
☁️
+18°C
29 December
🌧️
+13°C
30 December
☀️
+15°C
31 December
☀️
+18°C
In December 2023 Islamabad had 26 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Islamabad climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Islamabad in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+18°C) and the highest in 2016 (+26°C). The driest year was 2009 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Islamabad in December:

Is December a good time to visit Islamabad?

December is a really good time to go to Islamabad. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Islamabad.

Can you sunbathe in Islamabad in December?

December has mild temperatures in Islamabad. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Islamabad rainy in December?

Islamabad is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Islamabad in December?

The amount of sunny days in Islamabad during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Pakistan

Check out the weather for other cities in Pakistan.

Monthly weather in Islamabad

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Islamabad, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.