When is the best time to go to Islamabad

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Islamabad, 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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Islamabad weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Islamabad 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

Islamabad January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 67mm 6.8hrs 11.1hrs

The climate in Islamabad during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the winter in Islamabad and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Islamabad with around 67mm 2.6 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Islamabad February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 96mm 7.1hrs 11.8hrs

February in Islamabad is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

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

February is in the winter in Islamabad and is typically the 2nd coldest 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Islamabad with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Islamabad March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 109mm 7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Islamabad is characteristically mild and damp.

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 Islamabad.

March is in the spring in Islamabad and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Islamabad with around 109mm 4.3 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Islamabad April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 80mm 8.6hrs 13.8hrs

Islamabad's weather in April is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Islamabad.

April is in the spring in Islamabad and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Islamabad with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Islamabad May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 54mm 10.3hrs 14.8hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Islamabad and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the spring in Islamabad and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Islamabad with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Islamabad June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 78mm 10.5hrs 11.1hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Islamabad and the temperature is generally very hot.

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

June is in the summer in Islamabad and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Islamabad with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Islamabad weather in June »

July

Islamabad July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 274mm 8.9hrs 11.8hrs

July in Islamabad is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Islamabad and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Islamabad with around 274mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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August

Islamabad August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 289mm 8.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Islamabad is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in Islamabad and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Islamabad with around 289mm 11.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Islamabad weather in August »

September

Islamabad September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 99mm 9.3hrs 13.8hrs

Islamabad's weather in September is typically hot and a little damp in nature.

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 Islamabad.

September is in the fall / autumn in Islamabad and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Islamabad with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Islamabad weather in September »

October

Islamabad October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 35mm 9.6hrs 14.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Islamabad and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Islamabad and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Islamabad with around 35mm 1.4 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Islamabad weather in October »

November

Islamabad November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 25mm 8.9hrs 11.1hrs

Mild and dry weather often prevails in Islamabad during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Islamabad and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Islamabad with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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December

Islamabad December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 46mm 6.9hrs 11.8hrs

December in Islamabad is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

December is in the winter in Islamabad and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Islamabad with around 46mm 1.8 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Islamabad weather statistics
Hottest month: June 36°C 96.8°F
Driest month: November 25mm 1ins
Sunniest month: October 9.6hrs
Coldest month: January 15.3°C 59.5°F
Wettest month: August 289mm 11.4ins
Warmest sea: July 22.4°C 72.3°F
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