AI-generatedIslamabad at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jun · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,730 h
- Rain a year
- 986 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 579 m
Climate in Islamabad
Islamabad has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year, Islamabad is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – April, October – December
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:1117:35
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:56–06:45 · evening 17:02–17:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:46–05:56 · evening 17:51–18:00
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 Islamabad in October?
In October, Islamabad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 36 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Islamabad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min06:11 – 17:35
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 18 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 10 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5Asia/Karachi
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %97 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Islamabad
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 7.6 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Islamabad, 67 % 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 Islamabad
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 25 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 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 Islamabad: 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, Islamabad has about 4 rainy days with 36 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Islamabad
How breezy and how cloudy Islamabad 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 Islamabad typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 18 % of the sky over Islamabad: mostly clear, with about 7.6 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 Islamabad
How often the day gets hot in Islamabad (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, Islamabad has about 10 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 Islamabad
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)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in July (24°). 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 February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 95 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 | 75 | 16° | 4° | 6.2 h | 7 | 67 |
| FebruaryFeb | 81 | 18° | 6° | 6.2 h | 8 | 107 |
| MarchMar | 80 | 23° | 10° | 6.8 h | 10 | 119 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 28° | 15° | 8.0 h | 8 | 75 |
| MayMay | 50 | 34° | 20° | 9.3 h | 8 | 36 |
| JuneJun | 41 | 36° | 24° | 9.5 h | 8 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 29 | 33° | 24° | 7.3 h | 19 | 174 |
| AugustAug | 38 | 31° | 23° | 7.0 h | 19 | 174 |
| SeptemberSep | 59 | 31° | 21° | 7.8 h | 9 | 77 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 28° | 15° | 7.6 h | 4 | 36 |
| NovemberNov | 94 | 23° | 10° | 7.1 h | 3 | 31 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 19° | 6° | 6.9 h | 3 | 25 |
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
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Best time to visit Islamabad
The best time to visit Islamabad is from February to April and from October to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From May to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 174 mm.
Islamabad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Islamabad in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 23–34 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Islamabad in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 31–36 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Islamabad in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–31 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Islamabad in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 16–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
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Your best months: November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Islamabad
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Islamabad: score 94 against 86. In November, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. November has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 86 | 94better |
| Day high | 28° | 23° |
| Night low | 15° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 hbetter | 7.1 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 36 mm | 31 mm |
| Muggy days | 1 | 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 – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Jun
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Islamabad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January16° · 6 h
In January, Islamabad is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Islamabad.
Islamabad in January81February18° · 6 h
In February, Islamabad is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 107 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Islamabad.
Islamabad in February80March23° · 7 h
In March, Islamabad 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 frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Islamabad.
Islamabad in March79April28° · 8 h
In April, Islamabad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 75 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Islamabad.
Islamabad in April50May34° · 9 h
In May, Islamabad is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Islamabad.
Islamabad in May41June36° · 10 h
In June, Islamabad is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Islamabad.
Islamabad in June29July33° · 7 h
In July, Islamabad is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 174 mm. On about 25 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 Islamabad.
Islamabad in July38August31° · 7 h
In August, Islamabad is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 174 mm. On about 23 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 Islamabad.
Islamabad in August59September31° · 8 h
In September, Islamabad is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 77 mm in total. On about 21 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 Islamabad.
Islamabad in September86October28° · 8 h
In October, Islamabad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 36 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Islamabad.
Islamabad in October94November23° · 7 h
In November, Islamabad 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 3 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Islamabad.
Islamabad in November93December19° · 7 h
In December, Islamabad is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Islamabad.
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Islamabad vs. Rawalpindi
In October the holiday weather in Islamabad and Rawalpindi is about equally good (score 86 vs. 83). During the day Rawalpindi is 1 °C warmer than Islamabad.
| in October | Islamabad | Rawalpindi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 86 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec | Feb – Mar, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
Pakistan in October: the best places
In October, Islamabad ranks 3 of 13 destinations in this country.
- Quetta23°97
- 2Gwadar30°28°97
- 3IslamabadThis page28°86
- 4Abbottabad24°85
- 5Rawalpindi29°83
- 6Peshawar30°75
- 7Lahore31°69
- 8Sargodha32°66
Planning a trip to Islamabad
Weather for your travel dates
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Islamabad 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.
Islamabad has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 35).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 48
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 35
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 86
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 84
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 50 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.
Frequently asked questions about Islamabad
When is the best time to visit Islamabad?
The best time to visit Islamabad is from February to April and from October to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Islamabad?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Islamabad?
Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 174 mm. The driest month is December with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Islamabad get?
Islamabad gets around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.5 hours a day; in January there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Islamabad in?
Islamabad uses the time zone Asia/Karachi, at UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Islamabad?
A nonstop flight from London to Islamabad takes about 7 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,050 km.
Which school holidays are best for Islamabad?
Islamabad has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 35). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 48, Summer holidays 35, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 84.
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