AI-generatedJhelum at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jun · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,720 h
- Rain a year
- 903 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 230 m
Climate in Jhelum
Jhelum 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 2,720 hours of sunshine a year, Jhelum is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Jhelum
The best time to visit Jhelum 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 August with 207 mm.
Jhelum through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jhelum in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 28–39 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Jhelum in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 35–40 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Jhelum in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–35 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Jhelum in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 19–22 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 15 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
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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
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:0817:33
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 05:53–06:41 · evening 17:00–17:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:43–05:53 · evening 17:48–17:58
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 Jhelum compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 34° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 34° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 14° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Jhelum in October?
In October, Jhelum is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Jhelum.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 25 min06:08 – 17:33
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 17 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 27 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %26 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- 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
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Jhelum
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Jhelum: score 93 against 59. In December, days are 11 °C cooler than in October. December has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 93better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 7.8 hbetter | 6.9 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 29 mm | 17 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 4 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Jhelum month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
88January19° · 6.1 h
In January, Jhelum is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °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 Jhelum.
Jhelum in January85February22° · 6.6 h
In February, Jhelum is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Jhelum.
Jhelum in February83March28° · 7.3 h
In March, Jhelum is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 74 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 Jhelum.
Jhelum in March51April34° · 8.1 h
In April, Jhelum is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 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 Jhelum.
Jhelum in April44May39° · 9.4 h
In May, Jhelum is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 25 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 Jhelum.
Jhelum in May40June40° · 9.2 h
In June, Jhelum is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 72 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 Jhelum.
Jhelum in June12July36° · 6.7 h
In July, Jhelum is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 206 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 Jhelum.
Jhelum in July11August35° · 6.4 h
In August, Jhelum is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 207 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 Jhelum.
Jhelum in August35September35° · 7.4 h
In September, Jhelum is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 86 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Jhelum.
Jhelum in September59October33° · 7.8 h
In October, Jhelum is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Jhelum.
Jhelum in October92November28° · 7.4 h
In November, Jhelum is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Jhelum.
Jhelum in November93December22° · 6.9 h
In December, Jhelum is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Jhelum.
Jhelum in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jhelum
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 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in July (26°). 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 110 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 | 88 | 19° | 6° | 6.1 h | 5 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 85 | 22° | 9° | 6.6 h | 7 | 75 |
| MarchMar | 83 | 28° | 13° | 7.3 h | 7 | 74 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 34° | 19° | 8.1 h | 6 | 44 |
| MayMay | 44 | 39° | 23° | 9.4 h | 7 | 25 |
| JuneJun | 40 | 40° | 26° | 9.2 h | 9 | 72 |
| JulyJul | 12 | 36° | 26° | 6.7 h | 19 | 206 |
| AugustAug | 11 | 35° | 26° | 6.4 h | 19 | 207 |
| SeptemberSep | 35 | 35° | 24° | 7.4 h | 9 | 86 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 33° | 18° | 7.8 h | 4 | 29 |
| NovemberNov | 92 | 28° | 11° | 7.4 h | 2 | 21 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 22° | 7° | 6.9 h | 2 | 17 |
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
32.93° N, 73.73° E · 230 m · Asia/Karachi
Sunshine hours in Jhelum
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 7.8 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Jhelum, 68 % 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 in Jhelum: 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, Jhelum has about 4 rainy days with 29 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Jhelum
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 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 and clouds in Jhelum
How breezy and how cloudy Jhelum 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 Jhelum 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 17 % of the sky over Jhelum: mostly clear, with about 7.8 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 Jhelum
How often the day gets hot in Jhelum (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, Jhelum has about 27 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
Planning a trip to Jhelum
Weather for your travel dates
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Jhelum 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.
Jhelum has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 11).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 43
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 11
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 91
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.5 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 7 h 55 min
- Distance
- 6,160 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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Jhelum vs Mirpur
In October Mirpur has the better holiday weather (score 67 vs 59). During the day Mirpur is 2 °C cooler than Jhelum.
| in October | Jhelum | Mirpur |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Jhelum ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Jhelum
When is the best time to visit Jhelum?
The best time to visit Jhelum 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 Jhelum?
June 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 Jhelum?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 207 mm. The driest month is December with 17 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jhelum get?
Jhelum gets around 2,720 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 Jhelum in?
Jhelum is on UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Jhelum?
A nonstop flight from London to Jhelum takes about 7 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,160 km.
Which school holidays are best for Jhelum?
Jhelum has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 43, summer holidays 11, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 91.