Islamabad, Pakistan Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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).
Climate 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.
How Islamabad compares
- Relative humidity averages 58% - drier than all but 12% of the 3496 cities we track.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Islamabad month by month
Islamabad weather in January
January brings highs around 60°F (15°C), lows near 44°F (7°C), about 8 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Islamabad.
Islamabad weather in February
February brings highs around 65°F (19°C), lows near 49°F (9°C), about 7 wet days.
Islamabad weather in March
March brings highs around 72°F (22°C), lows near 56°F (13°C), about 11 wet days.
Islamabad weather in April
April brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 10 wet days.
Islamabad weather in May
May brings highs around 91°F (33°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 8 wet days.
Islamabad weather in June
June brings highs around 96°F (36°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 6 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Islamabad.
Islamabad weather in July
July brings highs around 90°F (32°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 21 wet days.
Islamabad weather in August
August brings highs around 89°F (31°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 20 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Islamabad.
Islamabad weather in September
September brings highs around 89°F (31°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 10 wet days.
Islamabad weather in October
October brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 65°F (19°C), about 5 wet days.
Islamabad weather in November
November brings highs around 72°F (22°C), lows near 55°F (13°C), about 4 wet days.
Islamabad weather in December
December brings highs around 64°F (18°C), lows near 47°F (8°C), about 3 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Islamabad.
Seasons in Islamabad
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.
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Best time to visit 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.
Pack for Islamabad with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection and a compact umbrella or rain shell. Even in June, lows of 77°F (25°C) make an extra layer worth the space.
Islamabad temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.