AI-generatedDera Ismail Khan at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jun · 41°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,900 h
- Rain a year
- 590 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 177 m
Climate in Dera Ismail Khan
Dera Ismail Khan has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 41 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year, Dera Ismail Khan is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Dera Ismail Khan
The best time to visit Dera Ismail Khan is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 41 °C. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 149 mm.
Dera Ismail Khan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dera Ismail Khan in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 28–40 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Dera Ismail Khan in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 38–41 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Dera Ismail Khan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–37 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Dera Ismail Khan in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–23 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:1917:45
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:04–06:51 · evening 17:13–18:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:54–06:04 · evening 18:00–18:10
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 Dera Ismail Khan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 35° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 35° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Dera Ismail Khan in October?
In October, Dera Ismail Khan is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dera Ismail Khan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 27 min06:19 – 17:45
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 7 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 11 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %16 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %92 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
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December has the better holiday weather in Dera Ismail Khan: score 93 against 56. In December, days are 11 °C cooler than in October. December has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 93better |
| Daytime high | 34° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 8.5 hbetter | 7.0 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 15 mm | 10 mm |
| Muggy days | 7 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Dera Ismail Khan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
91January20° · 6.2 h
In January, Dera Ismail Khan is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Dera Ismail Khan.
Dera Ismail Khan in January92February23° · 7.0 h
In February, Dera Ismail Khan is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 38 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Dera Ismail Khan.
Dera Ismail Khan in February86March28° · 7.4 h
In March, Dera Ismail Khan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Dera Ismail Khan.
Dera Ismail Khan in March52April34° · 8.9 h
In April, Dera Ismail Khan is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Dera Ismail Khan.
Dera Ismail Khan in April47May40° · 9.0 h
In May, Dera Ismail Khan is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 22 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Dera Ismail Khan.
Dera Ismail Khan in May41June41° · 8.8 h
In June, Dera Ismail Khan is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Dera Ismail Khan.
Dera Ismail Khan in June24July39° · 8.0 h
In July, Dera Ismail Khan is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 149 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dera Ismail Khan.
Dera Ismail Khan in July26August38° · 8.4 h
In August, Dera Ismail Khan is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 134 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dera Ismail Khan.
Dera Ismail Khan in August42September37° · 8.8 h
In September, Dera Ismail Khan is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Dera Ismail Khan.
Dera Ismail Khan in September56October34° · 8.5 h
In October, Dera Ismail Khan is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dera Ismail Khan.
Dera Ismail Khan in October88November28° · 7.2 h
In November, Dera Ismail Khan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Dera Ismail Khan.
Dera Ismail Khan in November93December23° · 7.0 h
In December, Dera Ismail Khan is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Dera Ismail Khan.
Dera Ismail Khan in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in June: 41°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Dera Ismail Khan
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°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 7 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in July (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to January, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 118 days a year, mostly from June 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 | 91 | 20° | 5° | 6.2 h | 3 | 17 |
| FebruaryFeb | 92 | 23° | 8° | 7.0 h | 5 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 28° | 14° | 7.4 h | 7 | 53 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 34° | 19° | 8.9 h | 5 | 27 |
| MayMay | 47 | 40° | 24° | 9.0 h | 5 | 22 |
| JuneJun | 41 | 41° | 26° | 8.8 h | 8 | 57 |
| JulyJul | 24 | 39° | 27° | 8.0 h | 15 | 149 |
| AugustAug | 26 | 38° | 26° | 8.4 h | 14 | 134 |
| SeptemberSep | 42 | 37° | 24° | 8.8 h | 8 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 34° | 18° | 8.5 h | 3 | 15 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 28° | 11° | 7.2 h | 2 | 12 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 23° | 6° | 7.0 h | 2 | 10 |
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
31.83° N, 70.90° E · 177 m · Asia/Karachi
Sunshine2,900 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Dera Ismail Khan
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 8.5 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Dera Ismail Khan, 75 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain590 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Dera Ismail Khan: 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, Dera Ismail Khan has about 3 rainy days with 15 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 11 in June
UV index in Dera Ismail Khan
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 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 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 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 & cloudsWindiest in May: 14 km/h
Wind and clouds in Dera Ismail Khan
How breezy and how cloudy Dera Ismail Khan 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 Dera Ismail Khan typically peaks at 10 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 11 % of the sky over Dera Ismail Khan: mostly clear, with about 8.5 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 & humidity219 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Dera Ismail Khan
How often the day gets hot in Dera Ismail Khan (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, Dera Ismail Khan has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 34 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
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
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Weather for your travel dates
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Dera Ismail Khan 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.
Dera Ismail Khan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 25).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 25
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 38 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 45 min
- Distance
- 6,050 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.
Good to know: Pakistan
- Currency
- Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
- Languages
- Urdu, English
- Sockets
- Type C, D, G, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +92
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Dera Ismail Khan vs Mianwali
In October Mianwali has the better holiday weather (score 64 vs 56). During the day Mianwali is 2 °C cooler than Dera Ismail Khan. Mianwali gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Dera Ismail Khan | Mianwali |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 64 |
| Daytime high | 34° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
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Frequently asked questions about Dera Ismail Khan
When is the best time to visit Dera Ismail Khan?
The best time to visit Dera Ismail Khan is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Dera Ismail Khan?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Dera Ismail Khan?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 149 mm. The driest month is December with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dera Ismail Khan get?
Dera Ismail Khan gets around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.0 hours a day; in January there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Dera Ismail Khan in?
Dera Ismail Khan is on UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Dera Ismail Khan?
A nonstop flight from London to Dera Ismail Khan takes about 7 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,050 km.
Which school holidays are best for Dera Ismail Khan?
Dera Ismail Khan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 46, summer holidays 25, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 92.