AI-generatedRawalpindi at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Mar, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jun · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,720 h
- Rain a year
- 873 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 501 m
Climate in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year, Rawalpindi is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – March, October – December
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:1117:35
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 05:56–06:45 · evening 17:02–17:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:46–05:56 · evening 17:51–18:00
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 Rawalpindi in October?
In October, Rawalpindi is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Rawalpindi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min06:11 – 17:35
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 17 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5Asia/Karachi
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %75 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Rawalpindi
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 7.6 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Rawalpindi, 67 % 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 Rawalpindi
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 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 Rawalpindi: 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, Rawalpindi has about 4 rainy days with 31 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Rawalpindi
How breezy and how cloudy Rawalpindi 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 Rawalpindi typically peaks at 10 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 17 % of the sky over Rawalpindi: mostly clear, with about 7.6 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 Rawalpindi
How often the day gets hot in Rawalpindi (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, Rawalpindi has about 12 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Rawalpindi
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 (25°). 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 93 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 | 77 | 16° | 4° | 6.2 h | 6 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 83 | 18° | 6° | 6.3 h | 8 | 97 |
| MarchMar | 84 | 23° | 11° | 7.0 h | 8 | 91 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 29° | 15° | 7.9 h | 7 | 59 |
| MayMay | 47 | 35° | 20° | 9.3 h | 7 | 31 |
| JuneJun | 40 | 37° | 24° | 9.4 h | 9 | 58 |
| JulyJul | 24 | 33° | 25° | 7.1 h | 18 | 158 |
| AugustAug | 32 | 32° | 24° | 6.7 h | 18 | 165 |
| SeptemberSep | 55 | 32° | 21° | 7.7 h | 9 | 75 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 29° | 16° | 7.6 h | 4 | 31 |
| NovemberNov | 94 | 23° | 10° | 7.2 h | 3 | 24 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 19° | 5° | 6.9 h | 3 | 23 |
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
33.60° N, 73.05° E · 501 m · Asia/Karachi
Best time to visit Rawalpindi
The best time to visit Rawalpindi is from February to March and from October to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From May to July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 165 mm.
Rawalpindi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Rawalpindi in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 23–35 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Rawalpindi in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–37 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Rawalpindi in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 23–32 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Rawalpindi in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 16–19 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Rawalpindi for you.
Your best months: March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Rawalpindi
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November has the better holiday weather in Rawalpindi: score 94 against 83. In November, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. November has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 83 | 94better |
| Day high | 29° | 23° |
| Night low | 16° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 7.2 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 31 mm | 24 mm |
| 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 – Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Rawalpindi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
77January16° · 6 h
In January, Rawalpindi is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi in January83February18° · 6 h
In February, Rawalpindi is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi in February84March23° · 7 h
In March, Rawalpindi is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi in March78April29° · 8 h
In April, Rawalpindi is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi in April47May35° · 9 h
In May, Rawalpindi is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °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. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi in May40June37° · 9 h
In June, Rawalpindi is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 58 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi in June24July33° · 7 h
In July, Rawalpindi is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 158 mm. On about 27 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 Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi in July32August32° · 7 h
In August, Rawalpindi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 165 mm. On about 26 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 Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi in August55September32° · 8 h
In September, Rawalpindi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 75 mm. On about 24 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 Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi in September83October29° · 8 h
In October, Rawalpindi is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi in October94November23° · 7 h
In November, Rawalpindi is warm: daytime highs average 23 °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 24 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi in November93December19° · 7 h
In December, Rawalpindi is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Rawalpindi.
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Rawalpindi vs. Islamabad
In October the holiday weather in Rawalpindi and Islamabad is about equally good (score 83 vs. 86). During the day Islamabad is 1 °C cooler than Rawalpindi.
| in October | Rawalpindi | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 83 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Feb – Mar, Oct – Dec | Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
Pakistan in October: the best places
In October, Rawalpindi ranks 5 of 13 destinations in this country.
- Quetta23°97
- 2Gwadar30°28°97
- 3Islamabad28°86
- 4Abbottabad24°85
- 5RawalpindiThis page29°83
- 6Peshawar30°75
- 7Lahore31°69
- 8Sargodha32°66
Planning a trip to Rawalpindi
Weather for your travel dates
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Rawalpindi 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.
Rawalpindi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 29).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 29
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 85
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 6.6 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 50 min
- Distance
- 6,060 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 Rawalpindi
When is the best time to visit Rawalpindi?
The best time to visit Rawalpindi is from February to March and 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 Rawalpindi?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Rawalpindi?
Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 165 mm. The driest month is December with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Rawalpindi get?
Rawalpindi gets around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.4 hours a day; in January there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Rawalpindi in?
Rawalpindi uses the time zone Asia/Karachi, at UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Rawalpindi?
A nonstop flight from London to Rawalpindi takes about 7 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,060 km.
Which school holidays are best for Rawalpindi?
Rawalpindi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 46, Summer holidays 29, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 85.
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