Islamabad, Pakistan Weather

Pakistan 🇵🇰 · Local time 06:01
76°
Smoky haze Feels like 76° · High 84° / Low 74°
Wind
8 mph
Humidity
70%
0 Low
Updated 24 min ago

Islamabad hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 84°F (29°C) is about 5°F (3°C) below the typical September high of 89°F (31°C).

Now
7 AM
21%
8 AM
19%
9 AM
10 AM
17%
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
6:13 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM
18%
9 PM
17%
10 PM
37%
11 PM
39%
12 AM
53%
1 AM
66%
2 AM
74%
3 AM
71%
4 AM
63%
5 AM
63%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
76°
Wind
8 mph
NE · gusts 8 mph
Humidity
70%
Pressure
29.82 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
66% chance today

Islamabad weather tomorrow (Thursday, September 17)

Tomorrow in Islamabad looks light rain shower, with a high of 80° and an overnight low of 68°. There is a 74% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).

High / Low
80° / 68°
Precipitation
74%
Sunrise / sunset
05:52 AM / 06:12 PM

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Islamabad 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 84° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 66%
Thu, Sep 17 Thursday
Light rain shower
High 80° Low 68°
Chance of precipitation: 74%
Fri, Sep 18 Friday
Smoky haze
High 83° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Sat, Sep 19 Saturday
Smoky haze
High 85° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Sun, Sep 20 Sunday
Sunny
High 85° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Mon, Sep 21 Monday
Sunny
High 86° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Tue, Sep 22 Tuesday
Sunny
High 88° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Wed, Sep 23 Wednesday
Sunny
High 88° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Thu, Sep 24 Thursday
Sunny
High 88° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Fri, Sep 25 Friday
Sunny
High 88° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Sat, Sep 26 Saturday
Sunny
High 90° Low 79°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sun, Sep 27 Sunday
Sunny
High 87° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Mon, Sep 28 Monday
Sunny
High 82° Low 71°
Chance of precipitation: 59%
Tue, Sep 29 Tuesday
Sunny
High 78° Low 67°
Chance of precipitation: 74%

About the weather in Islamabad

Islamabad averages 71°F (22°C) across the year, with 10.1 hours of sunshine a day and 42.9 inches (1089 mm) of precipitation. The spread runs from January, at 60°F (15°C), to June, at 96°F (36°C).

Islamabad weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: June - highs near 96°F (36°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 60°F (15°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 110°F (43°C) high · 34°F (1°C) low
  • Wettest month: August (20 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.3 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: humid subtropical
  • Annual swing: 20°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 9°C
  • Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 5
  • Average humidity: 58%

Temperatures through the year

January bottoms out at 60°F (15°C) in daylight, 44°F (7°C) after dark. June is the warm end of the year, averaging 96°F (36°C) by day and 77°F (25°C) overnight. June is the brightest month at 12.3 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 10.1.

Rain, sun and snow

Precipitation concentrates in August - 8.6 inches (218 mm) on 20 days - and thins out by December. Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 5 months of the year, May through September being the unbroken run. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 110°F (43°C) and bottoms at 34°F (1°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Spring in Islamabad sits firmly in the heat, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.4 hours of sun a day.

Summer (June through August)

Summer turns very hot here - highs near 92°F (33°C), nights near 77°F (25°C), and rain falls on around 47 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.2 hours of sun a day.

Fall (September through November)

Through fall, Islamabad runs hot: 81°F (27°C) by day, 65°F (18°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.1 hours of sun a day.

Winter (December through February)

Winter in Islamabad runs cool rather than cold, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); rain comes on about 18 days over the three months.

Average temperatures in Islamabad by month

Monthly averages for Islamabad based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 60° 44° 8 3.6 in 7.7 h/day 65%
February 65° 49° 7 2.8 in 8.8 h/day 59%
March 72° 56° 11 5.3 in 9.0 h/day 58%
April 82° 64° 10 3.6 in 10.5 h/day 51%
May 91° 72° 8 1.7 in 11.7 h/day 41%
June 96° 77° 6 1.8 in 12.3 h/day 44%
July 90° 77° 21 7.9 in 10.6 h/day 73%
August 89° 76° 20 8.6 in 10.8 h/day 77%
September 89° 73° 10 3.0 in 11.3 h/day 66%
October 83° 65° 5 1.4 in 10.1 h/day 50%
November 72° 55° 4 2.2 in 8.9 h/day 57%
December 64° 47° 3 1.1 in 9.0 h/day 57%

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Common questions

When is Islamabad at its hottest?
June, averaging 96°F (36°C) by day and 77°F (25°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 110°F (43°C).
When does it rain most in Islamabad?
August, at 8.6 inches (218 mm) over about 20 days. December is the driest month, at 1.1 inches (28 mm).
Is Islamabad cold in winter?
January nights average 44°F (7°C). Chilly rather than harsh - hard freezes are uncommon.
What is the best month to go to Islamabad?
October to December and February is the sweet spot for Islamabad - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 71°F (22°C) in the afternoon and around 5 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in October.
How many rainy days does Islamabad get in a year?
About 113 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 42.9 inches (1089 mm). That works out at roughly 9.6 mm on an average wet day.
What is the coldest month in Islamabad?
January, with highs of 60°F (15°C) and lows near 44°F (7°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 34°F (1°C).
Is there snow in Islamabad?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Islamabad shows no regular measurable snowfall.
How humid does Islamabad get?
Relative humidity averages 58% across the year, which reads as moderate. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.