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The climate of Sibi is
subtropical desert, with a very mild winter, an extremely hot period from late April to June, and a period, from July to September, partially affected by the Indian monsoon.
The city is located in south-central Pakistan, in the province of
Balochistan, outside the Indus Valley, at 29 degrees north latitude and 130 meters (425 feet) above sea level. To the west are mountains that exceed 2,000 meters (6,500 feet).
In
winter, from December to February, nights are cool, and can sometimes be cold when cold air comes from the north. In January 2013, the temperature dropped to -4.5 °C (24 °F).
The hottest time of the year is from April to June, when there can be
intense heat waves. We are in the hottest area of Pakistan, which also includes the cities of Jacobabad, Nawabshah and Sukkur, which are located further to the south. The temperature reached 53 °C (127.4 °F) in late May 2010 and 52.6 (126.7 °F) in early June 2003.
From July to September, the Indian
monsoon period, the wind from the south slightly lowers the temperature, which however remains very high, since the sea is far away. The rains are rare, but at times they can be intense, resulting in floods.
Best Time
The
best time to visit Sibi is from mid-November to February, being the coolest within the dry season. Sometimes it can get cold at night, more likely from mid-December to mid-February.
Sibi - Climate data
In Sibi, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 37.6 °C (99.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Sibi - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 6.7 | 21.8 | 14.2 | 44 | 71 | 57.6 |
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| February | 10.7 | 24.8 | 17.7 | 51 | 77 | 63.9 |
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| March | 17 | 30.2 | 23.6 | 63 | 86 | 74.5 |
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| April | 22.2 | 36.3 | 29.2 | 72 | 97 | 84.6 |
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| May | 28.4 | 43.5 | 35.9 | 83 | 110 | 96.7 |
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| June | 31 | 44.3 | 37.6 | 88 | 112 | 99.8 |
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| July | 30.1 | 41.7 | 35.9 | 86 | 107 | 96.7 |
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| August | 29.2 | 39.7 | 34.4 | 84 | 103 | 94 |
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| September | 27 | 39 | 33 | 81 | 102 | 91.4 |
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| October | 21.1 | 36.2 | 28.6 | 70 | 97 | 83.5 |
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| November | 13.7 | 29.8 | 21.7 | 57 | 86 | 71.1 |
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| December | 8.1 | 24.4 | 16.2 | 47 | 76 | 61.2 |
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| Year | 20.5 | 34.4 | 27.35 | 68.8 | 93.8 | 81 |
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In Sibi,
precipitation amounts to 135 millimeters (5.3 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 2 mm (0.1 in) in the driest months (May, October) to 35 mm (1.4 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
Sibi - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 15 | 0.6 | 1 |
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| February | 12 | 0.5 | 1 |
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| March | 15 | 0.6 | 2 |
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| April | 7 | 0.3 | 1 |
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| May | 2 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| June | 5 | 0.2 | 0 |
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| July | 35 | 1.4 | 2 |
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| August | 20 | 0.8 | 1 |
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| September | 9 | 0.4 | 0 |
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| October | 2 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| November | 3 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| December | 7 | 0.3 | 0 |
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| Year | 135 | 5.3 | 8 |
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Sibi - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Sibi is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.2 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 6.7 °C (44 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
In
February, the weather in Sibi is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 10.7 °C (51.3 °F) and a maximum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
In
March, the weather in Sibi is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 17 °C (62.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
April, the weather in Sibi is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.2 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (71.9 °F) and a maximum of 36.3 °C (97.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
May, the weather in Sibi is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 35.9 °C (97 °F), with a minimum of 28.4 °C (83 °F) and a maximum of 43.5 °C (110.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 49 °C (120 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
June, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Sibi is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 37.6 °C (100 °F), with a minimum of 31 °C (87.7 °F) and a maximum of 44.3 °C (111.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 49 °C (120.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
July, the weather in Sibi is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 35.9 °C (97 °F), with a minimum of 30.1 °C (86.2 °F) and a maximum of 41.7 °C (107.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45.5 °C (114 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
In
August, the weather in Sibi is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 34.4 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 29.2 °C (84.5 °F) and a maximum of 39.7 °C (103.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
September, the weather in Sibi is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 33.0 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 27 °C (80.5 °F) and a maximum of 39 °C (102.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
In
October, the weather in Sibi is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 21.1 °C (69.9 °F) and a maximum of 36.2 °C (97.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
In
November, the weather in Sibi is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.7 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 13.7 °C (56.6 °F) and a maximum of 29.8 °C (85.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).
In
December, the weather in Sibi is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 8.1 °C (46.6 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (75.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average hours and minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).