, with mild, quite rainy winters and hot, very rainy summers due to the Indian monsoon.
The city is the capital of Pakistan and is located in the north of the country, on the Potohar plateau, at an altitude of 500 meters (1,650 feet) and 33 degrees north latitude. Nearby is the city of
Just north of the city are the Margalla Hills, whose highest peak is Tilla Charouni, 1,604 meters (5,262 feet) high. Sometimes, on these hills in winter it can snow above 1,000 meters (3,300 feet). To the north-east is the Pir Panjal mountain range.
than in the other cities of Pakistan, as regards to the disturbances that arrive in winter and spring, but especially in July and August, when the rains brought by the monsoon are very abundant.
, 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.
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).
, though less than in the cities of Pakistan located at sea level. In the hottest periods, the temperature can reach 45/46 °C (113/115 °F).
to visit Islamabad is autumn, from mid-October to early December. You can also choose spring, in the month of March, which however is rainier.
In winter, there are several mild and sunny days, however, it can sometimes rain, and it can get cold at night. In addition, especially from mid-December to late January, fog can sometimes be persistent and it can be a bit cold even during the day.
. Here are the average temperatures.
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
10.8 °C, with a minimum of
4.1 °C and a maximum of
17.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.6 °C in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
25.6 °C in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
6.4 kph.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.5 °C, with a minimum of
7.2 °C and a maximum of
19.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in February 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
32.9 °C in February 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
March is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
18.3 °C, with a minimum of
11.6 °C and a maximum of
24.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
2.8 °C in March 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
36 °C in March 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
110 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
11 kph.
April is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
23.6 °C, with a minimum of
16.5 °C and a maximum of
30.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
4.5 °C in April 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37 °C. However, it reached
41 °C in April 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is of
13.3 kph.
May is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
28.6 °C, with a minimum of
21.3 °C and a maximum of
36 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C. However, it dropped to
10 °C in May 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
41.5 °C. However, it reached
45.5 °C in May 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is of
14.4 kph.
June, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
31.1 °C, with a minimum of
24.2 °C and a maximum of
38 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C. However, it dropped to
16.3 °C in June 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
43.5 °C. However, it reached
46.6 °C in June 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 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 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is of
15.5 kph.
July is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
29.9 °C, with a minimum of
24.6 °C and a maximum of
35.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C. However, it dropped to
18.5 °C in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
40.5 °C. However, it reached
45 °C in July 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
275 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
13.6 kph.
August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.9 °C, with a minimum of
24.1 °C and a maximum of
33.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C. However, it dropped to
18.9 °C in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in August 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
290 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.
September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
27.5 °C, with a minimum of
21.7 °C and a maximum of
33.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17.5 °C. However, it dropped to
13 °C in September 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
38.5 °C in September 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
October is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
23.1 °C, with a minimum of
15.8 °C and a maximum of
30.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5 °C in October 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in October 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is of
6.8 kph.
November is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
17.1 °C, with a minimum of
9.5 °C and a maximum of
24.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in November 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
33.3 °C in November 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
5 kph.
December is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
12.5 °C, with a minimum of
5.2 °C and a maximum of
19.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-2 °C in December 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
28.9 °C in December 1996.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
4.9 kph.