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Gujranwala weather & best time to visit

City break

Gujranwala at a glance

Best time
Nov – Mar
Warmest month
Jun · 40°
Sunshine a year
2,730 h
Rain a year
935 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC+5
Elevation
230 m

Climate in Gujranwala

Gujranwala has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year, Gujranwala is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Gujranwala

The best time to visit Gujranwala is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From April to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 237 mm.

Gujranwala through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Gujranwala in spring

Mar – May

58

Fair

  • 28–40 °C by day
  • 8.4 h of sun a day
  • 20 rainy days in all

Gujranwala in summer

Jun – Aug

20

Poor

  • 35–40 °C by day
  • 7.3 h of sun a day
  • 52 rainy days in all

Gujranwala in autumn

Sep – Nov

65

Good

  • 27–34 °C by day
  • 7.6 h of sun a day
  • 15 rainy days in all

Gujranwala in winter

Dec – Feb

89

Excellent

  • 19–22 °C by day
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 14 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 – Sep

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Jul – Aug

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Gujranwala for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: February, December

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

63

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: November – March

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 24°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 32°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 25°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 23°

06:0617:32

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 05:51–06:39 · evening 16:59–17:47
Blue hour
Morning 05:41–05:51 · evening 17:47–17:57

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 Gujranwala compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high33°30°
Night-time low22°16°
Daylight11.9 h11.0 h

What is the weather like in Gujranwala in October?

In October, Gujranwala is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gujranwala.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 26 min06:06 – 17:32
UV index
6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
8 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
14 %on averageAll months
Hot days
27 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+5offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %34 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
  • 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

Compare two months in Gujranwala

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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November has the better holiday weather in Gujranwala: score 95 against 63. In November, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. November has one rainy day fewer.

October vs November, Gujranwala
MonthOctoberNovember
Holiday weather score6395better
Daytime high32°27°
Night-time low19°12°
Sunshine7.9 h7.5 h
Rainy days32better
Rainfall28 mm23 mm
Muggy days80better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Gujranwala month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

88January19° · 6.1 h

In January, Gujranwala is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Gujranwala.

Gujranwala in January
87February22° · 6.7 h

In February, Gujranwala is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Gujranwala.

Gujranwala in February
85March28° · 7.5 h

In March, Gujranwala is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 65 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 Gujranwala.

Gujranwala in March
46April35° · 8.3 h

In April, Gujranwala is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Gujranwala.

Gujranwala in April
44May40° · 9.4 h

In May, Gujranwala is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 30 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Gujranwala.

Gujranwala in May
36June40° · 9.1 h

In June, Gujranwala is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 85 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gujranwala.

Gujranwala in June
12July36° · 6.5 h

In July, Gujranwala is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 237 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 Gujranwala.

Gujranwala in July
13August35° · 6.2 h

In August, Gujranwala is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 211 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gujranwala.

Gujranwala in August
38September34° · 7.4 h

In September, Gujranwala is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gujranwala.

Gujranwala in September
63October32° · 7.9 h

In October, Gujranwala is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gujranwala.

Gujranwala in October
95November27° · 7.5 h

In November, Gujranwala is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Gujranwala.

Gujranwala in November
93December21° · 7.0 h

In December, Gujranwala is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Gujranwala.

Gujranwala in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Gujranwala

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°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 8 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in June (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March 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 119 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 32°Night 19°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan8819°7°6.1 h548
FebruaryFeb8722°10°6.7 h768
MarchMar8528°15°7.5 h765
AprilApr4635°20°8.3 h642
MayMay4440°25°9.4 h730
JuneJun3640°27°9.1 h1185
JulyJul1236°27°6.5 h21237
AugustAug1335°26°6.2 h21211
SeptemberSep3834°25°7.4 h1081
OctoberOct6332°19°7.9 h328
NovemberNov9527°12°7.5 h223
DecemberDec9321°7°7.0 h216

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

32.16° N, 74.19° E · 230 m · Asia/Karachi

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Gujranwala

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,730 hours
Sunniest month
May · 9.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 6.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.9 hDaylight 11.4 hShare of daylight 69 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.9 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Gujranwala, 69 % 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

Rain in Gujranwala: 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.

Per year
935 mm on 101 days
Wettest month
Jul · 237 mm
Driest month
Dec · 16 mm
OctoberRainy days 3Rainfall 28 mm

In October, Gujranwala has about 3 rainy days with 28 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Gujranwala

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 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 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Gujranwala

How breezy and how cloudy Gujranwala 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.

Year average
12 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
May · 15 km/h
Calmest month
Dec · 10 km/h
OctoberWind 10 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Gujranwala 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.

Year average
33 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Oct · 14 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 47 %
OctoberCloud cover 14 %Sunshine 7.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 14 % of the sky over Gujranwala: mostly clear, with about 7.9 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Gujranwala

How often the day gets hot in Gujranwala (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
214 days
Hottest month
Jun · 40 °C
Hot months
Apr – Oct

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 27Daytime high 32 °C

In October, Gujranwala has about 27 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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

Planning a trip to Gujranwala

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Gujranwala 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.

Gujranwala has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 13).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    58

    Fair

    • 32 °C by day
    • 8.1 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    42

    Fair

    • 40 °C by day
    • 9.3 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    13

    Poor

    • 35 °C by day
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 21 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    63

    Good

    • 32 °C by day
    • 7.9 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    91

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 20 °C by day
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 8 h
Distance
6,250 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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Gujranwala vs Gujrat

In October the holiday weather in Gujranwala and Gujrat is about equally good (score 63 vs 64). During the day it is about as warm in Gujrat as in Gujranwala.

Gujranwala vs Gujrat, in October
in OctoberGujranwalaGujrat
Holiday weather score6364
Daytime high32°32°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days33
Best timeNov – MarNov – Mar

Through the year

OctoberGujranwala 32°Gujrat 32°
GujranwalaGujrat
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Ranking

Pakistan in October: the best places

In October, Gujranwala ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Quetta26°97
  2. 2Murree20°88
  3. 3Abbottabad26°85
  4. 4Chitral19°83
  5. 5Muzaffarabad28°79
  6. 6Islamabad31°72
  7. 7Attock30°71
  8. 8Rawalpindi31°70
  9. 15GujranwalaThis page32°63
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Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Gujranwala's – good alternatives.

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Frequently asked questions about Gujranwala

When is the best time to visit Gujranwala?

The best time to visit Gujranwala 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 Gujranwala?

June is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.

When does it rain most in Gujranwala?

Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 237 mm. The driest month is December with 16 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Gujranwala get?

Gujranwala gets around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.4 hours a day; in January there are 6.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Gujranwala in?

Gujranwala is on UTC+5 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Gujranwala?

A nonstop flight from London to Gujranwala takes about 8 h, for a straight-line distance of about 6,250 km.

Which school holidays are best for Gujranwala?

Gujranwala has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 42, summer holidays 13, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 91.