Climate in Dera Ismail Khan (Pakistan)

The climate of Dera Ismail Khan (or D. I. Khan) is arid subtropical, with quite dry, very mild winters (but during which it is often cold at night), and very hot summers, which are also relatively rainy because of the Indian monsoon.
The city is located in northern Pakistan, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on the west bank of the Indus. Beyond the river, not far away is the city of Bhakkar. To the west are the Sulaiman Mountains, whose highest peak is Takht-e-Sulaiman, 3,487 meters (11,440 feet) high.
In winter and spring, some rain may occur, brought by disturbances of remote Mediterranean origin.
In winter, from December to February (but sometimes also in November and March), nights are often cold. On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature can drop to the freezing point or a little below.
Also, from November to February, fog can form at night and in the early morning. Generally, the fog dissolves during the day, however, in these situations, especially from mid-December to mid-January, it can sometimes be cold even during the day, and there may be periods in which the maximum remain around 8/10 °C (46/50 °F). In December 2019, there were five days in a row with a maximum temperature of between 6 and 8 degrees Celsius (43 and 46 °F).
On the other hand, from April to early July, before the monsoon, it is very hot. In the hottest periods, the temperature can reach or exceed 45 °C (113 °F), with peaks of 49/50 °C (120/122 °F).
From July to September, the Indian monsoon period, the temperature decreases, while the humidity increases. The rains are quite rare, but at times they can be intense, resulting in floods.

Best Time

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The best time to visit Dera Ismail Khan is from late October to mid-March, being the coolest within the dry season. It must be said that this is the time of the year when pollution is highest. Also, in the middle of winter, usually from mid-December to late January, it can get a little cold and fog can be persistent, so the latter period can be avoided.

Dera Ismail Khan - Climate data

In Dera Ismail Khan, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 12.4 °C (54.4 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 33.6 °C (92.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 260 millimeters (10.2 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 2 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (November) to 60 mm (2.4 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2985 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Dera Ismail Khan - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 5.7 °C (42.2 °F) and a maximum of 19.2 °C (66.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -4.9 °C (23.2 °F) in January 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 27.5 °C (81.5 °F) in January 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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February is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.6 °F) and a maximum of 22.4 °C (72.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.5 °C (32.9 °F) in February 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in February 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) and a maximum of 27 °C (80.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 5.4 °C (41.7 °F) in March 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in March 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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April is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19.3 °C (66.8 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in April 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (103.5 °F). However, it reached 43.5 °C (110.3 °F) in April 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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May is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.8 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F) and a maximum of 39.3 °C (102.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, it dropped to 14.8 °C (58.6 °F) in May 2014.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112.5 °F). However, it reached 49 °C (120.2 °F) in May 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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June, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.6 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 26.7 °C (80.1 °F) and a maximum of 40.4 °C (104.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it dropped to 18.5 °C (65.3 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 46 °C (114.5 °F). However, it reached 51 °C (123.8 °F) in June 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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July is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 32.6 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F) and a maximum of 38.2 °C (100.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it dropped to 20 °C (68 °F) in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110 °F). However, it reached 47.4 °C (117.3 °F) in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 31.8 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 26.7 °C (80.1 °F) and a maximum of 36.9 °C (98.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F) in August 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in August 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 30.4 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F) and a maximum of 36.1 °C (96.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it dropped to 17 °C (62.6 °F) in September 1991.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, it reached 41.5 °C (106.7 °F) in September 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.3 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in October 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (100 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in October 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (53.9 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F). However, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) in November 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in November 2008.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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December is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.2 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 7.1 °C (44.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -0.5 °C (31.1 °F) in December 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 30.5 °C (86.9 °F) in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).