AI-generatedSahiwal at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 41°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,830 h
- Rain a year
- 368 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 174 m
Climate in Sahiwal
Sahiwal has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 41 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,830 hours of sunshine a year, Sahiwal is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sahiwal
The best time to visit Sahiwal is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 41 °C. The wettest month is July with 87 mm of precipitation.
Sahiwal through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sahiwal in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 30–41 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Sahiwal in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 38–41 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Sahiwal in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–37 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Sahiwal in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–24 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul
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
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 34°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:0917:37
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 05:54–06:41 · evening 17:05–17:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:45–05:54 · evening 17:52–18:02
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 Sahiwal compared with home
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In October, daytime highs fall from about 36° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 36° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 16° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Sahiwal in October?
In October, Sahiwal is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sahiwal.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 29 min06:09 – 17:37
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 9 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %10 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
- 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
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Sahiwal
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February has the better holiday weather in Sahiwal: score 92 against 53. In February, days are 10 °C cooler than in October. February has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 34° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 8.4 hbetter | 6.7 h |
| Rainy days | 2better | 4 |
| Rainfall | 11 mmbetter | 21 mm |
| Muggy days | 5 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sahiwal month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
89January20° · 5.6 h
In January, Sahiwal is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Sahiwal.
Sahiwal in January92February24° · 6.7 h
In February, Sahiwal is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Sahiwal.
Sahiwal in February80March30° · 7.8 h
In March, Sahiwal is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Sahiwal.
Sahiwal in March49April37° · 8.8 h
In April, Sahiwal is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Sahiwal.
Sahiwal in April48May41° · 9.1 h
In May, Sahiwal is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 16 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Sahiwal.
Sahiwal in May44June41° · 8.7 h
In June, Sahiwal is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Sahiwal.
Sahiwal in June28July39° · 7.7 h
In July, Sahiwal is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sahiwal.
Sahiwal in July31August38° · 7.9 h
In August, Sahiwal is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sahiwal.
Sahiwal in August43September37° · 8.4 h
In September, Sahiwal is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Sahiwal.
Sahiwal in September53October34° · 8.4 h
In October, Sahiwal is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sahiwal.
Sahiwal in October86November28° · 7.2 h
In November, Sahiwal is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Sahiwal.
Sahiwal in November92December23° · 6.6 h
In December, Sahiwal is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Sahiwal.
Sahiwal in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in May: 41°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sahiwal
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 (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in July (28°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 118 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 | 89 | 20° | 7° | 5.6 h | 2 | 14 |
| FebruaryFeb | 92 | 24° | 10° | 6.7 h | 4 | 21 |
| MarchMar | 80 | 30° | 15° | 7.8 h | 4 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 37° | 21° | 8.8 h | 4 | 16 |
| MayMay | 48 | 41° | 26° | 9.1 h | 5 | 16 |
| JuneJun | 44 | 41° | 28° | 8.7 h | 7 | 39 |
| JulyJul | 28 | 39° | 28° | 7.7 h | 12 | 87 |
| AugustAug | 31 | 38° | 28° | 7.9 h | 11 | 79 |
| SeptemberSep | 43 | 37° | 25° | 8.4 h | 6 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 34° | 20° | 8.4 h | 2 | 11 |
| NovemberNov | 86 | 28° | 13° | 7.2 h | 1 | 6 |
| DecemberDec | 92 | 23° | 8° | 6.6 h | 1 | 7 |
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
30.67° N, 73.10° E · 174 m · Asia/Karachi
Sunshine2,830 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Sahiwal
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 8.4 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Sahiwal, 73 % 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.
Rain368 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Sahiwal: 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, Sahiwal has about 2 rainy days with 11 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 11 in June
UV index in Sahiwal
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 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 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 & cloudsWindiest in May: 14 km/h
Wind and clouds in Sahiwal
How breezy and how cloudy Sahiwal 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 Sahiwal typically peaks at 11 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 9 % of the sky over Sahiwal: mostly clear, with about 8.4 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 & humidity231 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Sahiwal
How often the day gets hot in Sahiwal (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, Sahiwal has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 34 °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
Planning a trip to Sahiwal
Weather for your travel dates
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Sahiwal 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.
Sahiwal has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 30).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 47
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 41 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 30
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 38 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 91
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 5 min
- Distance
- 6,290 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.
Good to know: Pakistan
- Currency
- Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
- Languages
- Urdu, English
- Sockets
- Type C, D, G, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +92
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Sahiwal vs Harappa
In October the holiday weather in Sahiwal and Harappa is about equally good (score 53 vs 52). During the day it is about as warm in Harappa as in Sahiwal.
| in October | Sahiwal | Harappa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 34° | 34° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Sahiwal ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Sahiwal
When is the best time to visit Sahiwal?
The best time to visit Sahiwal 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 Sahiwal?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Sahiwal?
The wettest month is July with 87 mm of precipitation. The driest month is November with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sahiwal get?
Sahiwal gets around 2,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.1 hours a day; in January there are 5.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Sahiwal in?
Sahiwal is on UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sahiwal?
A nonstop flight from London to Sahiwal takes about 8 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,290 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sahiwal?
Sahiwal has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 47, summer holidays 30, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 91.