AI-generatedMuzaffarabad at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jun · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,580 h
- Rain a year
- 1,581 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 739 m
Climate in Muzaffarabad
Muzaffarabad has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,580 hours of sunshine a year, Muzaffarabad is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Muzaffarabad
The best time to visit Muzaffarabad is from October to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to January. In June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is frequent from February to September; the wettest month is July with 270 mm.
Muzaffarabad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Muzaffarabad in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 22–32 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Muzaffarabad in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–34 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 68 rainy days in all
Muzaffarabad in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 23–31 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Muzaffarabad in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 15–19 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Feb – Sep
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
Good
Best time to visit: October – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:1017:33
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 05:55–06:44 · evening 16:59–17:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:45–05:55 · evening 17:49–17:58
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 Muzaffarabad compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 26° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Muzaffarabad in October?
In October, Muzaffarabad 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 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Muzaffarabad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:10 – 17:33
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 22 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %88 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Muzaffarabad
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December has the better holiday weather in Muzaffarabad: score 90 against 79. In December, days are 9 °C cooler than in October. December has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 2° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 hbetter | 6.5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 54 mm | 47 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Muzaffarabad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
65January15° · 5.9 h
In January, Muzaffarabad is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 103 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Muzaffarabad.
Muzaffarabad in January67February17° · 5.9 h
In February, Muzaffarabad is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 159 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Muzaffarabad.
Muzaffarabad in February67March22° · 6.4 h
In March, Muzaffarabad is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 183 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Muzaffarabad.
Muzaffarabad in March69April27° · 7.4 h
In April, Muzaffarabad is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 148 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Muzaffarabad.
Muzaffarabad in April43May32° · 8.8 h
In May, Muzaffarabad is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 91 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Muzaffarabad.
Muzaffarabad in May28June34° · 9.0 h
In June, Muzaffarabad is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 130 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Muzaffarabad.
Muzaffarabad in June27July33° · 6.7 h
In July, Muzaffarabad is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 270 mm. On about 28 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 Muzaffarabad.
Muzaffarabad in July34August32° · 6.5 h
In August, Muzaffarabad is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 236 mm. On about 27 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 Muzaffarabad.
Muzaffarabad in August44September31° · 7.4 h
In September, Muzaffarabad is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 113 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Muzaffarabad.
Muzaffarabad in September79October28° · 7.3 h
In October, Muzaffarabad 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 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Muzaffarabad.
Muzaffarabad in October89November23° · 6.8 h
In November, Muzaffarabad is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Muzaffarabad.
Muzaffarabad in November90December19° · 6.5 h
In December, Muzaffarabad is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 47 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Muzaffarabad.
Muzaffarabad in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Muzaffarabad
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°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 58 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 65 | 15° | 1° | 5.9 h | 9 | 103 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 17° | 3° | 5.9 h | 12 | 159 |
| MarchMar | 67 | 22° | 7° | 6.4 h | 15 | 183 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 27° | 12° | 7.4 h | 15 | 148 |
| MayMay | 43 | 32° | 17° | 8.8 h | 16 | 91 |
| JuneJun | 28 | 34° | 20° | 9.0 h | 17 | 130 |
| JulyJul | 27 | 33° | 22° | 6.7 h | 26 | 270 |
| AugustAug | 34 | 32° | 21° | 6.5 h | 25 | 236 |
| SeptemberSep | 44 | 31° | 18° | 7.4 h | 16 | 113 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 28° | 13° | 7.3 h | 8 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 23° | 6° | 6.8 h | 6 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 90 | 19° | 2° | 6.5 h | 5 | 47 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Muzaffarabad
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 7.3 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Muzaffarabad, 64 % 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 Muzaffarabad: 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, Muzaffarabad has about 8 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Muzaffarabad
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 55 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 Muzaffarabad
How breezy and how cloudy Muzaffarabad 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 Muzaffarabad typically peaks at 8 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 22 % of the sky over Muzaffarabad: mostly sunny, with about 7.3 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 and humidity in Muzaffarabad
How often the day gets hot in Muzaffarabad (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, Muzaffarabad has about 7 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
Snow in Muzaffarabad
Snow is possible in Muzaffarabad, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Muzaffarabad.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Muzaffarabad
Weather for your travel dates
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Muzaffarabad 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.
Muzaffarabad has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 32).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 40
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 32
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 79
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 45 min
- Distance
- 6,030 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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Muzaffarabad vs Abbottabad
In October Abbottabad has the better holiday weather (score 85 vs 79). During the day Abbottabad is 2 °C cooler than Muzaffarabad.
| in October | Muzaffarabad | Abbottabad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Oct – Dec | Oct – Dec |
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Frequently asked questions about Muzaffarabad
When is the best time to visit Muzaffarabad?
The best time to visit Muzaffarabad is 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 Muzaffarabad?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Muzaffarabad?
Rain is frequent from February to September; the wettest month is July with 270 mm. The driest month is November with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Muzaffarabad get?
Muzaffarabad gets around 2,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.0 hours a day; in January there are 5.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Muzaffarabad in?
Muzaffarabad is on UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Muzaffarabad?
A nonstop flight from London to Muzaffarabad takes about 7 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,030 km.
Which school holidays are best for Muzaffarabad?
Muzaffarabad has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 40, summer holidays 32, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 78.