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When is the best time to go to Islamabad

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Islamabad.
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When is the best time to visit Islamabad?

In general the best time to visit Islamabad is probably September, October, November, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are May, June, July, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • The best time for a sunbathing holiday is May, June, July. Average maximum temperatures are up to +37°C in June and it has 16 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during February - December.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, August, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Islamabad in different months

This is the average weather in Islamabad for each month based on historic data:

In September, October, November the weather is great. There are an average of 24 sunny days in October and the temperature ranges from +15°C to +29°C.

January, February, March, April, August, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +33°C during August.

In May, June, July the weather is average. Expect around 20 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 160 mm in July.

Climate in Islamabad

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Islamabad for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+25°C+28°C+36°C+40°C+44°C+45°C+44°C+38°C+38°C+36°C+29°C+26°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+17°C+19°C+23°C+29°C+34°C+37°C+34°C+33°C+32°C+29°C+23°C+19°C
Minimum Temperature
-1°C0°C+2°C+8°C+12°C+17°C+20°C+18°C+14°C+9°C+3°C0°C
Humidity, %
696662544547687468616568
Rain, mm
519112168295016014962272532
Snow, mm
000000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
011222211000
Sunny Days
141091014168818242017
Cloud Days
131315151410101075812
Rainy Days
45753413135222
Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Islamabad during the whole year:
The hottest month in Islamabad is June with average maximum temperature going up to +37°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +5°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Islamabad looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Islamabad is August with average humidity going up to 74%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 45%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Islamabad during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 24 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 27 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 13 rainy days and 160 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Islamabad:

What is the hottest month in Islamabad?

The hottest month in Islamabad is June with average maximum temperature of +37°C.

What is the coldest month in Islamabad?

The coldest month in Islamabad is January with minimum temperatures of +5°C.

Is Islamabad worth visiting in winter?

If you are planning to visit Islamabad in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is June with +37°C and 16 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Islamabad?

if you're looking to visit Islamabad when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being November with only 25 mm of rain.

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.