AI-generatedAbbottabad at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jun · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,510 h
- Rain a year
- 1,581 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 1,241 m
Climate in Abbottabad
Abbottabad has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year, Abbottabad is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:1117:34
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:56–06:45 · evening 17:01–17:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:46–05:56 · evening 17:50–18:00
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Abbottabad in October?
In October, Abbottabad is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Abbottabad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:11 – 17:34
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 22 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5Asia/Karachi
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Abbottabad
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.2 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Abbottabad, 63 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Abbottabad
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Abbottabad: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Abbottabad has about 8 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Abbottabad
How breezy and how cloudy Abbottabad is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Abbottabad typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 22 % of the sky over Abbottabad: mostly sunny, with about 7.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Abbottabad
How often the day gets hot in Abbottabad (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Abbottabad has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Abbottabad
Snow is possible in Abbottabad, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Abbottabad.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Abbottabad
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 79 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 50 | 13° | 0° | 5.7 h | 9 | 103 |
| FebruaryFeb | 53 | 14° | 2° | 5.6 h | 12 | 159 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 19° | 6° | 6.1 h | 15 | 183 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 24° | 11° | 7.2 h | 15 | 148 |
| MayMay | 62 | 29° | 15° | 8.6 h | 16 | 91 |
| JuneJun | 47 | 31° | 19° | 8.9 h | 17 | 130 |
| JulyJul | 51 | 29° | 21° | 6.6 h | 26 | 270 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 28° | 20° | 6.4 h | 25 | 236 |
| SeptemberSep | 67 | 27° | 17° | 7.3 h | 16 | 113 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 24° | 11° | 7.2 h | 8 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 19° | 6° | 6.5 h | 6 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 77 | 16° | 2° | 6.4 h | 5 | 47 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
34.15° N, 73.21° E · 1,241 m · Asia/Karachi
Best time to visit Abbottabad
The best time to visit Abbottabad is from October to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to December. Rain is most frequent from February to September; the wettest month is July with 270 mm.
Abbottabad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Abbottabad in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 19–29 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Abbottabad in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 28–31 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 68 rainy days in all
Abbottabad in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–27 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Abbottabad in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 13–16 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Abbottabad for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Abbottabad
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to Abbottabad (score 85 and 88). In November, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. November has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 85 | 88better |
| Day high | 24° | 19° |
| Night low | 11° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 7.2 hbetter | 6.5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 54 mm | 46 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Feb – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Abbottabad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
50January13° · 6 h
In January, Abbottabad is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 103 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Abbottabad.
Abbottabad in January53February14° · 6 h
In February, Abbottabad is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 159 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Abbottabad.
Abbottabad in February66March19° · 6 h
In March, Abbottabad is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 183 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Abbottabad.
Abbottabad in March70April24° · 7 h
In April, Abbottabad is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 148 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Abbottabad.
Abbottabad in April62May29° · 9 h
In May, Abbottabad is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 91 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Abbottabad.
Abbottabad in May47June31° · 9 h
In June, Abbottabad is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 130 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Abbottabad.
Abbottabad in June51July29° · 7 h
In July, Abbottabad is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 270 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Abbottabad.
Abbottabad in July57August28° · 6 h
In August, Abbottabad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 236 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Abbottabad.
Abbottabad in August67September27° · 7 h
In September, Abbottabad is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 113 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Abbottabad.
Abbottabad in September85October24° · 7 h
In October, Abbottabad is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Abbottabad.
Abbottabad in October88November19° · 7 h
In November, Abbottabad is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Abbottabad.
Abbottabad in November77December16° · 6 h
In December, Abbottabad is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 47 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Abbottabad.
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Abbottabad vs. Islamabad
In October the holiday weather in Abbottabad and Islamabad is about equally good (score 85 vs. 86). During the day Islamabad is 4 °C warmer than Abbottabad. Islamabad gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Abbottabad | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 85 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 4 |
| Best time | Oct – Dec | Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
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In October, Abbottabad ranks 4 of 13 destinations in this country.
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- 2Gwadar30°28°97
- 3Islamabad28°86
- 4AbbottabadThis page24°85
- 5Rawalpindi29°83
- 6Peshawar30°75
- 7Lahore31°69
- 8Sargodha32°66
Planning a trip to Abbottabad
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Abbottabad in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Abbottabad has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 55).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 85
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 64
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 45 min
- Distance
- 6,030 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (4 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Abbottabad
When is the best time to visit Abbottabad?
The best time to visit Abbottabad is from October to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Abbottabad?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Abbottabad?
Rain is most frequent from February to September; the wettest month is July with 270 mm. The driest month is November with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Abbottabad get?
Abbottabad gets around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.9 hours a day; in February there are 5.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Abbottabad in?
Abbottabad uses the time zone Asia/Karachi, at UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Abbottabad?
A nonstop flight from London to Abbottabad takes about 7 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,030 km.
Which school holidays are best for Abbottabad?
Abbottabad has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 59, Summer holidays 55, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 64.
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