Harappa weather by month & best time to visit

Your holiday weather, at a glance

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Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: November – March

Keep in mindPeak heat

Air temperature33°CNight 20°All months

Sea temperature–no sea nearby

Sunshine8hrs / dayof 11.5 h daylightAll months Rainy days2days / month10 mmAll months

A typical day in October

Morning, 08:00: about 25°
Midday, 13:00: about 33°
Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
Evening, 20:00: about 26°
Night, 23:00: about 24°

06:1017:38

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 05:55–06:42 · evening 17:06–17:53
Blue hour: Morning 05:46–05:55 · evening 17:53–18:03

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 Harappa in October?

In October, Harappa is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 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 Harappa.

More details for October

Daylight: 11 h 29 min06:10 – 17:38
UV index: 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days: 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind: 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover: 8 %on averageAll months
Hot days: 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone: UTC+5Asia/Karachi

How the score comes together

Temperatureweight 50 %22 %
Sunshineweight 20 %88 %
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

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Harappa

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

OctoberSunshine 8.3 hDaylight 11.5 hShare of daylight 72 %

SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 8.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Harappa, 72 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Harappa

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 35 min
Olive skin: about 45 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

Rain in Harappa: 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.

OctoberRainy days 2Rainfall 10 mm

In October, Harappa has about 2 rainy days with 10 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Harappa

How breezy and how cloudy Harappa 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.

OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Harappa typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

OctoberCloud cover 8 %Sunshine 8.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 8 % of the sky over Harappa: mostly clear, with about 8.3 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 Harappa

How often the day gets hot in Harappa (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

OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 28Day high 33 °C

In October, Harappa has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °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

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Harappa

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 (10+ muggy days)

WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 6 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in July (29°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in 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.

OctoberDay 33°Night 20°

DayNight

Month	Score	Day	Night	Sun	Rain days	Rain mm
JanuaryJan	88	19°	7°	5.5 h	2	12
FebruaryFeb	92	23°	10°	6.5 h	4	17
MarchMar	87	29°	15°	7.8 h	4	21
AprilApr	49	36°	21°	8.7 h	4	16
MayMay	49	40°	26°	9.1 h	5	16
JuneJun	44	40°	29°	8.6 h	6	38
JulyJul	28	37°	29°	7.6 h	12	82
AugustAug	31	37°	28°	7.7 h	11	72
SeptemberSep	44	36°	26°	8.4 h	6	47
OctoberOct	59	33°	20°	8.3 h	2	10
NovemberNov	92	27°	14°	7.2 h	1	6
DecemberDec	91	22°	9°	6.3 h	1	6

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

30.63° N, 72.87° E · 165 m · Asia/Karachi

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Harappa

The best time to visit Harappa is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. The wettest month is July with 82 mm of precipitation.

Harappa through the seasons

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

Harappa in spring

Mar – May

62

Good

29–40 °C by day
9 h of sun a day
12 rainy days in all

Harappa in summer

Jun – Aug

34

Poor

37–40 °C by day
8 h of sun a day
29 rainy days in all

Harappa in autumn

Sep – Nov

65

Good

27–36 °C by day
8 h of sun a day
9 rainy days in all

Harappa in winter

Dec – Feb

90

Excellent

19–23 °C by day
6 h of sun a day
7 rainy days in all

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Preferred daytime temperature 23 °C

Sunshine

Little rain

Avoid muggy heat

Your best months: February, December

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

Compare two months in Harappa

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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February has the better holiday weather in Harappa: score 92 against 59. In February, days are 10 °C cooler than in October. February has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in February.

October vs. February, Harappa
Month	October	February
Weather score	59	92better
Day high	33°	23°
Night low	20°	10°
Sunshine	8.3 hbetter	6.5 h
Rainy days	2better	4
Rainfall	10 mm	17 mm
Muggy days	6	0better

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

Nov – Feb

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Apr – Oct

Highs of 33 °C or more

Harappa month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

88January19° · 6 h

In January, Harappa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Harappa.

Harappa in January

92February23° · 7 h

In February, Harappa is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Harappa.

Harappa in February

87March29° · 8 h

In March, Harappa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Harappa.

Harappa in March

49April36° · 9 h

In April, Harappa is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Harappa.

Harappa in April

49May40° · 9 h

In May, Harappa is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Harappa.

Harappa in May

44June40° · 9 h

In June, Harappa is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Harappa.

Harappa in June

28July37° · 8 h

In July, Harappa is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Harappa.

Harappa in July

31August37° · 8 h

In August, Harappa is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. On about 31 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 Harappa.

Harappa in August

44September36° · 8 h

In September, Harappa is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Harappa.

Harappa in September

59October33° · 8 h

In October, Harappa is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 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 Harappa.

Harappa in October

92November27° · 7 h

In November, Harappa is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Harappa.

Harappa in November

91December22° · 6 h

In December, Harappa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Harappa.

Harappa in December

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Harappa vs. Faisalabad

In October the holiday weather in Harappa and Faisalabad is about equally good (score 59 vs. 63). During the day Faisalabad is 1 °C cooler than Harappa.

Harappa vs. Faisalabad, in October
in October	Harappa	Faisalabad
Holiday score	59	63
Daytime high	33°	32°
Sunshine	8 h	8 h
Rainy days	2	3
Best time	Nov – Mar	Nov – Mar

Through the year

OctoberHarappa 33°Faisalabad 32°

HarappaFaisalabad

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Ranking

Pakistan in October: the best places

In October, Harappa ranks 10 of 13 destinations in this country.

Quetta23°97
2Gwadar30°28°97
3Islamabad28°86
4Abbottabad24°85
5Rawalpindi29°83
6Peshawar30°75
7Lahore31°69
8Sargodha32°66
10HarappaThis page33°59

All destinations: Pakistan

Planning a trip to Harappa

Weather for your travel dates

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

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Harappa 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.

Harappa has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 30).

Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
60
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
May half-term
May – Jun
48
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
30
Poor
- 37 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
October half-term
Oct
59
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
90
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 5.9 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 8 h 5 min
Distance: 6,280 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 Harappa

When is the best time to visit Harappa?

The best time to visit Harappa 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 Harappa?

May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.

When does it rain most in Harappa?

The wettest month is July with 82 mm of precipitation. The driest month is November with 6 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Harappa get?

Harappa gets around 2,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.1 hours a day; in January there are 5.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Harappa in?

Harappa uses the time zone Asia/Karachi, at UTC+5 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Harappa?

A nonstop flight from London to Harappa takes about 8 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,280 km.

Which school holidays are best for Harappa?

Harappa has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 60, May half-term 48, Summer holidays 30, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 90.

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