When to go · Islamabad, Pakistan
Best Time to Visit Islamabad
The sweet spot for Islamabad is October, November and February. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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October, November, February
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
March, December, April
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
July, August
Wettest is July (207mm)
Islamabad weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 45°F | 114mm | cool, some rain |
| FebBEST | 20°C / 68°F | 11°C / 52°F | 56mm | mild, mostly dry |
| Mar | 24°C / 75°F | 15°C / 59°F | 84mm | warm, some rain |
| Apr | 29°C / 84°F | 19°C / 66°F | 60mm | hot, some rain |
| May | 33°C / 91°F | 22°C / 72°F | 41mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Jun | 36°C / 97°F | 26°C / 79°F | 55mm | very hot, mostly dry |
| Jul | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 207mm | hot, very wet |
| Aug | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 173mm | hot, wet |
| Sep | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 73°F | 92mm | hot, some rain |
| OctBEST | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 66°F | 44mm | warm, mostly dry |
| NovBEST | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 48mm | mild, mostly dry |
| Dec | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 48°F | 21mm | mild, mostly dry |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
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