When is the best time to go to Chitrāl

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Chitrāl, Pakistan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Chitrāl weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Chitrāl are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Chitrāl January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 57mm 4.8hrs 11hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Chitrāl and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chitrāl for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Chitrāl and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Chitrāl with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Chitrāl February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 84mm 5hrs 11.8hrs

February in Chitrāl is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chitrāl for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Chitrāl and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -8°C (19°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Chitrāl with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Chitrāl weather in February »

March

Chitrāl March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 120mm 5.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Chitrāl is characteristically cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chitrāl for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Chitrāl and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Chitrāl with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Chitrāl weather in March »

April

Chitrāl April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 105mm 6.9hrs 13.9hrs

Chitrāl's weather in April is typically cool and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chitrāl for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Chitrāl and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Chitrāl with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Chitrāl May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 68mm 8.6hrs 14.9hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Chitrāl and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chitrāl.

May is in the spring in Chitrāl and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Chitrāl with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Chitrāl weather in May »

June

Chitrāl June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 22mm 10.4hrs 11hrs

Mild and dry weather often prevails in Chitrāl during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chitrāl, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Chitrāl and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Chitrāl with around 22mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Chitrāl weather in June »

July

Chitrāl July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 36mm 9.8hrs 11.8hrs

July in Chitrāl is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chitrāl, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Chitrāl and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Chitrāl with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Chitrāl weather in July »

August

Chitrāl August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 36mm 9.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Chitrāl is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chitrāl, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Chitrāl and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Chitrāl with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Chitrāl weather in August »

September

Chitrāl September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 20mm 8.9hrs 13.9hrs

Chitrāl's weather in September is typically mild and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chitrāl, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Chitrāl and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Chitrāl with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Chitrāl weather in September »

October

Chitrāl October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 27mm 7.6hrs 14.9hrs

October is a dry month in Chitrāl and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Chitrāl, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Chitrāl and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Chitrāl with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Chitrāl weather in October »

November

Chitrāl November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 33mm 6.7hrs 11hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Chitrāl during the month of November

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chitrāl.

November is in the fall / autumn in Chitrāl and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (49°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Chitrāl with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Chitrāl weather in November »

December

Chitrāl December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 55mm 4.9hrs 11.8hrs

December in Chitrāl is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chitrāl.

December is in the winter in Chitrāl and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Chitrāl with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Chitrāl weather stats

Chitrāl weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.7°C 78.3°F
Driest month: September 20mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: June 10.4hrs
Coldest month: January -0.1°C 31.8°F
Wettest month: March 120mm 4.7ins
Warmest sea: July 21.3°C 70.3°F
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