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Climate in Islamabad, Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan has a desert climate. The annual average temperature is about 22.4°C and the city receives roughly 300 mm of precipitation across 28 rainy days a year, with around 3434 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 36.8°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 8°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Desert
Comfort score
69/100

Climate overview

Islamabad, Pakistan has a desert climate. The annual average temperature is about 22.4°C and the city receives roughly 300 mm of precipitation across 28 rainy days a year, with around 3434 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 36.8°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 8°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Islamabad is classified as Desert. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average22.4°C
  • Warmest monthJul (36.8°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (8°C)
  • Comfort score69/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Islamabad receives about 300 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 28 rainy days. The wettest month is Jan and the driest is Jul.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Islamabad sees an estimated 3434 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Islamabad monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan23°C8°C35 mm3216 h
Feb23.9°C8.9°C32 mm3224 h
Mar26.4°C11.4°C29 mm3246 h
Apr29.9°C14.9°C26 mm3275 h
May33.4°C18.4°C20 mm2321 h
Jun35.9°C20.9°C15 mm1359 h
Jul36.8°C21.8°C12 mm1368 h
Aug35.9°C20.9°C15 mm1359 h
Sep33.4°C18.4°C20 mm2321 h
Oct29.9°C14.9°C29 mm3275 h
Nov26.4°C11.4°C32 mm3246 h
Dec23.9°C8.9°C35 mm3224 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Islamabad are Jan, Feb, Dec. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    24°C / 9°C

    102 mm rain

  • Spring

    30°C / 15°C

    75 mm rain

  • Summer

    36°C / 21°C

    42 mm rain

  • Autumn

    30°C / 15°C

    81 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Islamabad has a climate comfort score of 69/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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