AI-generatedChitral at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,500 h
- Rain a year
- 914 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 1,514 m
Climate in Chitral
Chitral has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year, Chitral is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Chitral
The best time to visit Chitral is from April to May and in October. Hiking and mountain trips are best in May and in October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is March with 158 mm of precipitation.
Chitral through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chitral in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 8–21 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Chitral in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 29–32 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Chitral in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 9–28 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Chitral in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–3 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May, Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:1817:39
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 06:02–06:53 · evening 17:04–17:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:53–06:02 · evening 17:54–18:04
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.
October in Chitral compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Chitral in October?
In October, Chitral is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Chitral.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min06:18 – 17:39
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 29 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Chitral
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 May bring similar holiday weather to Chitral (score 83 and 82). In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 43 mmbetter | 67 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Chitral month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January1° · 5.3 h
In January, Chitral is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 82 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chitral.
Chitral in January22February3° · 5.4 h
In February, Chitral is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 133 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chitral.
Chitral in February32March8° · 6.1 h
In March, Chitral is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 158 mm in total. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chitral.
Chitral in March68April14° · 7.4 h
In April, Chitral is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 129 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Chitral.
Chitral in April82May21° · 8.3 h
In May, Chitral is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Chitral.
Chitral in May60June29° · 9.3 h
In June, Chitral is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 40 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Chitral.
Chitral in June25July32° · 7.9 h
In July, Chitral is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 57 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chitral.
Chitral in July22August31° · 6.9 h
In August, Chitral is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 65 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chitral.
Chitral in August58September28° · 7.1 h
In September, Chitral is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 39 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Chitral.
Chitral in September83October19° · 6.6 h
In October, Chitral is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Chitral.
Chitral in October49November9° · 6.1 h
In November, Chitral is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Chitral.
Chitral in November36December3° · 5.8 h
In December, Chitral is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 41 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chitral.
Chitral in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chitral
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−7°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in July; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from August to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
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 | 27 | 1° | −7° | 5.3 h | 9 | 82 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 3° | −5° | 5.4 h | 11 | 133 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 8° | 0° | 6.1 h | 13 | 158 |
| AprilApr | 68 | 14° | 4° | 7.4 h | 11 | 129 |
| MayMay | 82 | 21° | 9° | 8.3 h | 11 | 67 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 29° | 16° | 9.3 h | 11 | 40 |
| JulyJul | 25 | 32° | 20° | 7.9 h | 14 | 57 |
| AugustAug | 22 | 31° | 19° | 6.9 h | 18 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 58 | 28° | 15° | 7.1 h | 12 | 39 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 19° | 7° | 6.6 h | 8 | 43 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 9° | −2° | 6.1 h | 7 | 61 |
| DecemberDec | 36 | 3° | −6° | 5.8 h | 5 | 41 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
35.85° N, 71.79° E · 1,514 m · Asia/Karachi
Sunshine hours in Chitral
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 6.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Chitral, 58 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Chitral: 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, Chitral has about 8 rainy days with 43 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Chitral
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 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Chitral
How breezy and how cloudy Chitral 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 Chitral typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 29 % of the sky over Chitral: mostly sunny, with about 6.6 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 Chitral
How often the day gets hot in Chitral (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, Chitral has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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 Chitral
When Chitral is likely to be white: 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, Chitral has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 10 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 22 out of 100: possible.
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.
Planning a trip to Chitral
Weather for your travel dates
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Chitral 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.
Chitral has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 23).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 23
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
- 83
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 32
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 30 min
- Distance
- 5,810 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.
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Chitral vs Khorugh
In October Chitral has the better holiday weather (score 83 vs 57). During the day Khorugh is 7 °C cooler than Chitral. Khorugh gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Chitral | Khorugh |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Oct | Aug – Sep |
Through the year
Pakistan in October: the best places
In October, Chitral ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Murree20°88
- 3Abbottabad26°85
- 4ChitralThis page19°83
- 5Muzaffarabad28°79
- 6Islamabad31°72
- 7Attock30°71
- 8Rawalpindi31°70
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Frequently asked questions about Chitral
When is the best time to visit Chitral?
The best time to visit Chitral is from April to May and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Chitral?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Chitral?
The wettest month is March with 158 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 39 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chitral get?
Chitral gets around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.3 hours a day; in January there are 5.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Chitral in?
Chitral is on UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Chitral?
A nonstop flight from London to Chitral takes about 7 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,810 km.
Which school holidays are best for Chitral?
Chitral has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 78, summer holidays 23, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 32.