AI-generatedKarachi at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Jun · 29.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,900 h
- Rain a year
- 148 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Karachi
Karachi has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. May is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year, Karachi is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:2918:06
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 06:15–07:00 · evening 17:35–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:06–06:15 · evening 18:20–18:29
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 Karachi in October?
In October, Karachi is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °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 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Karachi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 37 min06:29 – 18:06
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 23 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 14 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5Asia/Karachi
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %24 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %85 %
- 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
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Karachi
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.1 – 28.7 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Karachi ranges from 22.9 °C in January to 29.6 °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. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in June, eight out of ten years were between 28.7 and 30.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22.9° | 22.1° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 22.9° | 22.2° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 24.6° | 23.8° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 26.8° | 26.2° | 27.6° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.7° | 27.8° | 29.4° | warm |
| JuneJun | 29.6° | 28.7° | 30.6° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.3° | 28.1° | 30.4° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 28.1° | 27.1° | 29.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.8° | 26.8° | 28.8° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.9° | 27.1° | 28.7° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.8° | 26.0° | 27.6° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 24.6° | 23.8° | 25.5° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Karachi
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 8.1 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Karachi, 70 % 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 Karachi
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 Karachi: 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, Karachi has about one rainy day with 4 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Karachi
How breezy and how cloudy Karachi 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 Karachi typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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: Jan – Oct.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 14 % of the sky over Karachi: mostly clear, with about 8.1 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 Karachi
How often the day gets hot in Karachi (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, Karachi has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °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 Karachi
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- 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 23 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (14°), 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) in February and in December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 221 days a year, mostly from April to October.
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 | 98 | 24° | 14° | 22.9° | 8.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| FebruaryFeb | 99 | 27° | 17° | 22.9° | 8.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 31° | 20° | 24.6° | 8.9 h | 0 | 2 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 33° | 24° | 26.8° | 9.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 56 | 34° | 27° | 28.7° | 9.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 34° | 28° | 29.6° | 7.8 h | 1 | 9 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 32° | 28° | 29.3° | 5.5 h | 4 | 50 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 31° | 27° | 28.1° | 4.9 h | 4 | 51 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 31° | 26° | 27.8° | 6.2 h | 2 | 20 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 33° | 24° | 27.9° | 8.1 h | 1 | 4 |
| NovemberNov | 77 | 31° | 20° | 26.8° | 8.6 h | 0 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 98 | 26° | 16° | 24.6° | 8.5 h | 0 | 2 |
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
24.86° N, 67.01° E · 8 m · Asia/Karachi
Best time to visit Karachi
The best time to visit Karachi is from December to February. 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 December to February. From April to June and in October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is August with 51 mm of precipitation.
Karachi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Karachi in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 31–34 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Karachi in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Karachi in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 31–33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Karachi in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Karachi for you.
Your best months: January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Karachi
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Karachi: score 99 against 59. In February, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 5 °C cooler in February. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 59 | 99better |
| Day high | 33° | 27° |
| Night low | 24° | 17° |
| Sea | 27.9° | 22.9° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 4 mm | 3 mm |
| Muggy days | 23 | 3better |
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
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Jun, Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Karachi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
98January24° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In January, Karachi is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Karachi.
Karachi in January99February27° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In February, Karachi is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Karachi.
Karachi in February77March31° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In March, Karachi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Karachi.
Karachi in March61April33° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In April, Karachi is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °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 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Karachi.
Karachi in April56May34° · Sea 29° · 10 h
In May, Karachi is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °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 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Karachi.
Karachi in May55June34° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In June, Karachi is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Karachi.
Karachi in June57July32° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In July, Karachi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 50 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Karachi.
Karachi in July63August31° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In August, Karachi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 51 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, August is a good month for a holiday in Karachi.
Karachi in August63September31° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In September, Karachi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Karachi.
Karachi in September59October33° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In October, Karachi is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °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 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Karachi.
Karachi in October77November31° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In November, Karachi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Karachi.
Karachi in November98December26° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In December, Karachi is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Karachi.
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Karachi vs. Dwarka
In October Dwarka has the better holiday weather (score 72 vs. 59). During the day Dwarka is 2 °C cooler than Karachi. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Karachi | Dwarka |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 59 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 31° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Oct – Jun |
Through the year
Pakistan in October: the best places
In October, Karachi ranks 10 of 13 destinations in this country.
- Gwadar30°28°97
- 2Quetta23°97
- 3Islamabad28°86
- 4Abbottabad24°85
- 5Rawalpindi29°83
- 6Peshawar30°75
- 7Lahore31°69
- 8Sargodha32°66
- 10KarachiThis page33°28°59
Planning a trip to Karachi
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Karachi 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.
Karachi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 98) and its weakest during May half-term (score 56).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 98
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 10 min
- Distance
- 6,330 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 Karachi
When is the best time to visit Karachi?
The best time to visit Karachi is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Karachi?
The sea temperature in Karachi ranges from 22.9 °C in January to 29.6 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Karachi in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Karachi?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Karachi?
The wettest month is August with 51 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Karachi get?
Karachi gets around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.8 hours a day; in August there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Karachi in?
Karachi uses the time zone Asia/Karachi, at UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Karachi?
A nonstop flight from London to Karachi takes about 8 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,330 km.
Which school holidays are best for Karachi?
Karachi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 98) and its weakest during May half-term (score 56). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 56, Summer holidays 61, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 98.
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