Climate of Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Point-value climate at Islamabad (Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan). Population approximately 780,000.
Located in Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan, Islamabad has a Mediterranean-style climate. Population approximately 780,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 10.2°C / 50.4°F in January to 31.1°C / 88°F in June, with rainfall varying from 14 mm / 0.6 in (November) to 263 mm / 10.4 in (August) — about 1006 mm / 39.6 in across the year. As the national capital of Pakistan, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Islamabad's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, October, November.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.2°C50.4°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| February | 12.5°C54.5°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| March | 16.9°C62.4°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| April | 22.6°C72.7°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| May | 27.9°C82.2°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 31.1°C88°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| July | 29.4°C84.9°F | 229 mm9″ | — |
| August | 28.2°C82.8°F | 263 mm10.4″ | — |
| September | 26.8°C80.2°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| October | 22.1°C71.8°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 16.2°C61.2°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 11.5°C52.7°F | 33 mm1.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Islamabad?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, October, November. Islamabad's warmest month is June at an average of 31.1°C / 88°F, and its driest month is November with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Islamabad?
Islamabad, in Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 10.2°C / 50.4°F in January to 31.1°C / 88°F in June. Annual rainfall is approximately 1006 mm / 39.6 in, with the wettest month being August (263 mm / 10.4 in) and the driest November (14 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Islamabad in June?
The average temperature in Islamabad in June is 31.1°C / 88°F, with rainfall of about 56 mm / 2.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Islamabad?
The driest month in Islamabad is November, with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 16.2°C / 61.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Islamabad?
The wettest month in Islamabad is August, with approximately 263 mm / 10.4 in of average monthly rainfall.