AI-generatedGwadar at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Dec
- Warmest month
- May · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Jun · 29.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,110 h
- Rain a year
- 91 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Gwadar
Gwadar has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. May is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 3,110 hours of sunshine a year, Gwadar is very sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – December
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:4818:24
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 06:34–07:19 · evening 17:54–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:25–06:34 · evening 18:39–18:48
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 Gwadar in October?
In October, Gwadar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gwadar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min06:48 – 18:24
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 27 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 9 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 16 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5Asia/Karachi
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %87 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Gwadar
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.0 – 28.2 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Gwadar ranges from 23.4 °C in February to 29.7 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in June, while the air already peaks in May. From December to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in June, eight out of ten years were between 28.8 and 30.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23.8° | 23.2° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 23.4° | 22.9° | 23.9° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 24.5° | 23.7° | 25.2° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 26.5° | 25.7° | 27.4° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.8° | 28.1° | 29.3° | warm |
| JuneJun | 29.7° | 28.8° | 30.6° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.4° | 28.4° | 30.3° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 28.4° | 27.4° | 29.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.9° | 27.0° | 28.6° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.7° | 27.0° | 28.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.0° | 26.1° | 27.8° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 25.4° | 24.6° | 26.1° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Gwadar
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 8.2 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Gwadar, 71 % 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 Gwadar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 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 Gwadar: 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, it hardly ever rains in Gwadar: 4 mm in the whole month.
Wind and clouds in Gwadar
How breezy and how cloudy Gwadar 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 Gwadar typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Feb – Sep.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 9 % of the sky over Gwadar: mostly clear, with about 8.2 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 Gwadar
How often the day gets hot in Gwadar (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, Gwadar has about 16 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gwadar
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 27 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (17°), the warmest in June (28°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 242 days a year, mostly from March to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 83 | 23° | 17° | 23.8° | 7.6 h | 2 | 20 |
| FebruaryFeb | 92 | 24° | 18° | 23.4° | 8.4 h | 1 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 99 | 27° | 20° | 24.5° | 8.7 h | 2 | 16 |
| AprilApr | 100 | 30° | 24° | 26.5° | 9.5 h | 1 | 4 |
| MayMay | 94 | 32° | 27° | 28.8° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 32° | 28° | 29.7° | 9.2 h | 0 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 31° | 27° | 29.4° | 8.2 h | 1 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 30° | 26° | 28.4° | 8.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 30° | 25° | 27.9° | 7.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 30° | 24° | 27.7° | 8.2 h | 0 | 4 |
| NovemberNov | 99 | 28° | 21° | 27.0° | 8.6 h | 1 | 7 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 25° | 18° | 25.4° | 8.0 h | 1 | 11 |
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
25.12° N, 62.33° E · 7 m · Asia/Karachi
Best time to visit Gwadar
The best time to visit Gwadar is from February to December. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go all year round. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. Rain is a rarity all year: only 91 mm fall in an average year.
Gwadar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gwadar in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 27–32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Gwadar in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Gwadar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Gwadar in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Gwadar for you.
Your best months: March – April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Gwadar
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October and April bring similar holiday weather to Gwadar (score 97 and 100). Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C cooler in April. April has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 97 | 100better |
| Day high | 30° | 30° |
| Night low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 27.7° | 26.5° |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 0better | 1 |
| Rainfall | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Muggy days | 27 | 25better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
All year
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Gwadar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
83January23° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In January, Gwadar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Gwadar.
Gwadar in January92February24° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In February, Gwadar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Gwadar.
Gwadar in February99March27° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In March, Gwadar is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Gwadar.
Gwadar in March100April30° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In April, Gwadar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Gwadar.
Gwadar in April94May32° · Sea 29° · 10 h
In May, Gwadar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Gwadar.
Gwadar in May95June32° · Sea 30° · 9 h
In June, Gwadar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Gwadar.
Gwadar in June97July31° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In July, Gwadar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Gwadar.
Gwadar in July97August30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In August, Gwadar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Gwadar.
Gwadar in August96September30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In September, Gwadar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Gwadar.
Gwadar in September97October30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In October, Gwadar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gwadar.
Gwadar in October99November28° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In November, Gwadar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Gwadar.
Gwadar in November96December25° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In December, Gwadar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Gwadar.
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Gwadar vs. Muscat
In October Gwadar has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs. 90). During the day Muscat is 3 °C warmer than Gwadar. The sea in Muscat is 2 °C warmer. Muscat gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Gwadar | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 97 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 33° |
| Sea | 28° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 |
| Best time | Feb – Dec | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Gwadar ranks 1 of 13 destinations in this country.
- GwadarThis page30°28°97
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- 3Islamabad28°86
- 4Abbottabad24°85
- 5Rawalpindi29°83
- 6Peshawar30°75
- 7Lahore31°69
- 8Sargodha32°66
Planning a trip to Gwadar
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Gwadar 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.
Gwadar has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 90).
- 100
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 94
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 97
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 97
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 90
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 45 min
- Distance
- 5,990 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 Gwadar
When is the best time to visit Gwadar?
The best time to visit Gwadar is from February to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Gwadar?
The sea temperature in Gwadar ranges from 23.4 °C in February to 29.7 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Gwadar in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Gwadar?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Gwadar?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 91 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Gwadar get?
Gwadar gets around 3,110 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.0 hours a day; in January there are 7.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Gwadar in?
Gwadar uses the time zone Asia/Karachi, at UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Gwadar?
A nonstop flight from London to Gwadar takes about 7 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,990 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gwadar?
Gwadar has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 90). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 100, May half-term 94, Summer holidays 97, October half-term 97, Christmas holidays 90.
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