AI-generatedQuetta at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,980 h
- Rain a year
- 190 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 1,683 m
Climate in Quetta
Quetta has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year, Quetta is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, September – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:3318:02
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:18–07:05 · evening 17:30–18:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:09–06:18 · evening 18:17–18:26
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 Quetta in October?
In October, Quetta is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Quetta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 29 min06:33 – 18:02
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 4 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+5Asia/Karachi
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- 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
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Quetta
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 11.5 hours of daylight in Quetta, 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 Quetta
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 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 Quetta: 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, it hardly ever rains in Quetta: 2 mm in the whole month.
Wind and clouds in Quetta
How breezy and how cloudy Quetta 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 Quetta typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 4 % of the sky over Quetta: 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 Quetta
How often the day gets hot in Quetta (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, Quetta has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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 Quetta
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in July; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and from August to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.
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 | 45 | 10° | −1° | 6.4 h | 6 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 57 | 12° | 1° | 6.7 h | 6 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 87 | 17° | 6° | 7.3 h | 6 | 37 |
| AprilApr | 100 | 24° | 11° | 8.9 h | 3 | 15 |
| MayMay | 85 | 29° | 16° | 9.7 h | 1 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 33° | 19° | 10.0 h | 0 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 34° | 20° | 9.3 h | 1 | 4 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 32° | 19° | 8.9 h | 1 | 12 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 29° | 15° | 8.5 h | 0 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 23° | 10° | 8.1 h | 0 | 2 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 17° | 5° | 7.3 h | 2 | 8 |
| DecemberDec | 64 | 12° | 1° | 6.9 h | 2 | 16 |
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
30.18° N, 67.00° E · 1,683 m · Asia/Karachi
Best time to visit Quetta
The best time to visit Quetta is from March to May and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from October to November. From June to July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is February with 45 mm of precipitation.
Quetta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Quetta in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–29 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Quetta in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 32–34 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Quetta in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 17–29 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Quetta in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 10–12 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Quetta for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Quetta
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Quetta (score 97 and 100). In April, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. April has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 97 | 100better |
| Day high | 23° | 24° |
| Night low | 10° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 0better | 3 |
| Rainfall | 2 mmbetter | 15 mm |
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
Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Quetta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
45January10° · 6 h
In January, Quetta is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Quetta.
Quetta in January57February12° · 7 h
In February, Quetta is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Quetta.
Quetta in February87March17° · 7 h
In March, Quetta is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Quetta.
Quetta in March100April24° · 9 h
In April, Quetta is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Quetta.
Quetta in April85May29° · 10 h
In May, Quetta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Quetta.
Quetta in May63June33° · 10 h
In June, Quetta is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Quetta.
Quetta in June57July34° · 9 h
In July, Quetta is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Quetta.
Quetta in July67August32° · 9 h
In August, Quetta is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Quetta.
Quetta in August85September29° · 9 h
In September, Quetta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Quetta.
Quetta in September97October23° · 8 h
In October, Quetta is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Quetta.
Quetta in October87November17° · 7 h
In November, Quetta is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Quetta.
Quetta in November64December12° · 7 h
In December, Quetta is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Quetta.
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Quetta vs. Kandahar
In October Quetta has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs. 92). During the day Kandahar is 5 °C warmer than Quetta.
| in October | Quetta | Kandahar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 97 | 92 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Nov | Mar – Apr, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
Pakistan in October: the best places
In October, Quetta ranks 1 of 13 destinations in this country.
- QuettaThis page23°97
- 2Gwadar30°28°97
- 3Islamabad28°86
- 4Abbottabad24°85
- 5Rawalpindi29°83
- 6Peshawar30°75
- 7Lahore31°69
- 8Sargodha32°66
Planning a trip to Quetta
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Quetta 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.
Quetta has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 55).
- 96
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 97
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 55
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 35 min
- Distance
- 5,910 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 Quetta
When is the best time to visit Quetta?
The best time to visit Quetta is from March to May and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Quetta?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Quetta?
The wettest month is February with 45 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Quetta get?
Quetta gets around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.0 hours a day; in January there are 6.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Quetta in?
Quetta uses the time zone Asia/Karachi, at UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Quetta?
A nonstop flight from London to Quetta takes about 7 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,910 km.
Which school holidays are best for Quetta?
Quetta has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 96, May half-term 81, Summer holidays 64, October half-term 97, Christmas holidays 55.
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