AI-generatedPeshawar at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jun · 39°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,690 h
- Rain a year
- 755 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 340 m
Climate in Peshawar
Peshawar has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 39 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year, Peshawar 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
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:1817:41
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 06:02–06:51 · evening 17:07–17:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:52–06:02 · evening 17:56–18:06
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 Peshawar in October?
In October, Peshawar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 34 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Peshawar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:18 – 17:41
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 18 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 16 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5Asia/Karachi
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %95 %
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
Sunshine hours in Peshawar
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 7.5 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Peshawar, 66 % 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 Peshawar
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 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 Peshawar: 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, Peshawar has about 5 rainy days with 34 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Peshawar
How breezy and how cloudy Peshawar 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 Peshawar typically peaks at 9 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 Peshawar: mostly clear, with about 7.5 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 Peshawar
How often the day gets hot in Peshawar (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, Peshawar has about 16 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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.
Nights and sleep in Peshawar
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 16°. 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 (27°). 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 90 days a year, mostly from July 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 | 84 | 17° | 4° | 6.2 h | 4 | 37 |
| FebruaryFeb | 85 | 19° | 6° | 6.2 h | 7 | 63 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 24° | 11° | 6.6 h | 9 | 83 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 30° | 16° | 7.7 h | 7 | 61 |
| MayMay | 48 | 36° | 21° | 9.2 h | 5 | 25 |
| JuneJun | 44 | 39° | 26° | 9.5 h | 7 | 43 |
| JulyJul | 16 | 36° | 27° | 7.3 h | 17 | 145 |
| AugustAug | 20 | 34° | 25° | 6.8 h | 18 | 159 |
| SeptemberSep | 45 | 33° | 23° | 7.7 h | 9 | 67 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 30° | 16° | 7.5 h | 5 | 34 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 24° | 10° | 7.0 h | 3 | 22 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 19° | 6° | 6.8 h | 2 | 17 |
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
34.01° N, 71.58° E · 340 m · Asia/Karachi
Best time to visit Peshawar
The best time to visit Peshawar is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From May to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 159 mm.
Peshawar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Peshawar in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 24–36 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Peshawar in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 34–39 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Peshawar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–33 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Peshawar in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 17–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Peshawar for you.
Your best months: March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Peshawar
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November has the better holiday weather in Peshawar: score 93 against 75. In November, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. November has 2 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 75 | 93better |
| Day high | 30° | 24° |
| Night low | 16° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 hbetter | 7.0 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 34 mm | 22 mmbetter |
| 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 – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Peshawar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
84January17° · 6 h
In January, Peshawar is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 37 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Peshawar.
Peshawar in January85February19° · 6 h
In February, Peshawar is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Peshawar.
Peshawar in February82March24° · 7 h
In March, Peshawar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Peshawar.
Peshawar in March73April30° · 8 h
In April, Peshawar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Peshawar.
Peshawar in April48May36° · 9 h
In May, Peshawar is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 25 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Peshawar.
Peshawar in May44June39° · 10 h
In June, Peshawar is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Peshawar.
Peshawar in June16July36° · 7 h
In July, Peshawar is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 145 mm. On about 29 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 Peshawar.
Peshawar in July20August34° · 7 h
In August, Peshawar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 159 mm. On about 28 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 Peshawar.
Peshawar in August45September33° · 8 h
In September, Peshawar is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 67 mm in total. On about 27 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 Peshawar.
Peshawar in September75October30° · 8 h
In October, Peshawar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 34 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Peshawar.
Peshawar in October93November24° · 7 h
In November, Peshawar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °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 22 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Peshawar.
Peshawar in November93December19° · 7 h
In December, Peshawar 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 2 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Peshawar.
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Peshawar vs. Jalalabad
In October Jalalabad has the better holiday weather (score 90 vs. 75). During the day Jalalabad is 2 °C cooler than Peshawar.
| in October | Peshawar | Jalalabad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 75 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 1 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Mar – Apr, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
Pakistan in October: the best places
In October, Peshawar ranks 6 of 13 destinations in this country.
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- 6PeshawarThis page30°75
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- 8Sargodha32°66
Planning a trip to Peshawar
Weather for your travel dates
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Peshawar 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.
Peshawar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 19).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 47
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 19
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 89
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 40 min
- Distance
- 5,930 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 Peshawar
When is the best time to visit Peshawar?
The best time to visit Peshawar 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 Peshawar?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Peshawar?
Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 159 mm. The driest month is December with 17 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Peshawar get?
Peshawar gets around 2,690 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 Peshawar in?
Peshawar uses the time zone Asia/Karachi, at UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Peshawar?
A nonstop flight from London to Peshawar takes about 7 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,930 km.
Which school holidays are best for Peshawar?
Peshawar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 47, Summer holidays 19, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 89.
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