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Sheikhupura weather & best time to visit

City break

Sheikhupura at a glance

Best time
Nov – Mar
Warmest month
Jun · 40°
Sunshine a year
2,800 h
Rain a year
642 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC+5
Elevation
210 m

Climate in Sheikhupura

Sheikhupura has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year, Sheikhupura is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Sheikhupura

The best time to visit Sheikhupura is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 157 mm.

Sheikhupura through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Sheikhupura in spring

Mar – May

58

Fair

  • 28–40 °C by day
  • 8.6 h of sun a day
  • 18 rainy days in all

Sheikhupura in summer

Jun – Aug

21

Poor

  • 36–40 °C by day
  • 7.5 h of sun a day
  • 45 rainy days in all

Sheikhupura in autumn

Sep – Nov

61

Good

  • 28–35 °C by day
  • 7.7 h of sun a day
  • 14 rainy days in all

Sheikhupura in winter

Dec – Feb

92

Excellent

  • 19–23 °C by day
  • 6.8 h of sun a day
  • 11 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Nov – Feb

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Apr – Oct

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Jul – Aug

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sheikhupura for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: February, December

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

58

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: November – March

Keep in mindPeak heat

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 25°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 33°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 26°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 23°

06:0617:33

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 05:51–06:39 · evening 17:00–17:48
Blue hour
Morning 05:42–05:51 · evening 17:48–17:58

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 Sheikhupura compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 34° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high34°30°
Night-time low22°17°
Daylight11.9 h11.0 h

What is the weather like in Sheikhupura in October?

In October, Sheikhupura is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. 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 Sheikhupura.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 27 min06:06 – 17:33
UV index
6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
7 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
12 %on averageAll months
Hot days
28 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+5offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %22 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
  • 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 Sheikhupura

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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December has the better holiday weather in Sheikhupura: score 94 against 58. In December, days are 11 °C cooler than in October. December has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in December.

October vs December, Sheikhupura
MonthOctoberDecember
Holiday weather score5894better
Daytime high33°22°
Night-time low20°9°
Sunshine8.0 hbetter7.2 h
Rainy days32better
Rainfall19 mm10 mm
Muggy days70better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Sheikhupura month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

91January19° · 6.2 h

In January, Sheikhupura is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Sheikhupura.

Sheikhupura in January
90February23° · 7.0 h

In February, Sheikhupura is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Sheikhupura.

Sheikhupura in February
85March28° · 7.7 h

In March, Sheikhupura is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Sheikhupura.

Sheikhupura in March
45April35° · 8.6 h

In April, Sheikhupura is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Sheikhupura.

Sheikhupura in April
45May40° · 9.6 h

In May, Sheikhupura is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 23 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Sheikhupura.

Sheikhupura in May
39June40° · 9.2 h

In June, Sheikhupura is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 63 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sheikhupura.

Sheikhupura in June
13July37° · 6.8 h

In July, Sheikhupura is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 157 mm. 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 Sheikhupura.

Sheikhupura in July
12August36° · 6.5 h

In August, Sheikhupura is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 149 mm. 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 Sheikhupura.

Sheikhupura in August
35September35° · 7.5 h

In September, Sheikhupura is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sheikhupura.

Sheikhupura in September
58October33° · 8.0 h

In October, Sheikhupura is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. 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 Sheikhupura.

Sheikhupura in October
91November28° · 7.7 h

In November, Sheikhupura is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Sheikhupura.

Sheikhupura in November
94December22° · 7.2 h

In December, Sheikhupura is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Sheikhupura.

Sheikhupura in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Sheikhupura

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 7 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in June (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 119 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 33°Night 20°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9119°7°6.2 h429
FebruaryFeb9023°10°7.0 h544
MarchMar8528°15°7.7 h643
AprilApr4535°21°8.6 h629
MayMay4540°26°9.6 h623
JuneJun3940°28°9.2 h963
JulyJul1337°27°6.8 h18157
AugustAug1236°27°6.5 h18149
SeptemberSep3535°25°7.5 h968
OctoberOct5833°20°8.0 h319
NovemberNov9128°14°7.7 h210
DecemberDec9422°9°7.2 h210

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

31.71° N, 73.99° E · 210 m · Asia/Karachi

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Sheikhupura

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,800 hours
Sunniest month
May · 9.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 6.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 8.0 hDaylight 11.4 hShare of daylight 70 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Sheikhupura, 70 % 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
Rain

Rain in Sheikhupura: 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.

Per year
642 mm on 87 days
Wettest month
Jul · 157 mm
Driest month
Nov · 10 mm
OctoberRainy days 3Rainfall 19 mm

In October, Sheikhupura has about 3 rainy days with 19 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Sheikhupura

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 40 min
Olive skin
about 50 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 & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Sheikhupura

How breezy and how cloudy Sheikhupura 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.

Year average
12 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
May · 14 km/h
Calmest month
Dec · 10 km/h
OctoberWind 10 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Sheikhupura typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
31 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Oct · 12 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 45 %
OctoberCloud cover 12 %Sunshine 8.0 h

In October, cloud covers on average 12 % of the sky over Sheikhupura: mostly clear, with about 8.0 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Sheikhupura

How often the day gets hot in Sheikhupura (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
222 days
Hottest month
Jun · 40 °C
Hot months
Apr – Oct

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 28Daytime high 33 °C

In October, Sheikhupura has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °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 Sheikhupura

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Sheikhupura 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.

Sheikhupura has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 12).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    57

    Fair

    • 33 °C by day
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    44

    Fair

    • 40 °C by day
    • 9.5 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    12

    Poor

    • 36 °C by day
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 18 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    58

    Fair

    • 33 °C by day
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    93

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 21 °C by day
    • 6.7 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 8 h 5 min
Distance
6,270 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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Sheikhupura vs Lahore

In October the holiday weather in Sheikhupura and Lahore is about equally good (score 58 vs 62). During the day it is about as warm in Lahore as in Sheikhupura.

Sheikhupura vs Lahore, in October
in OctoberSheikhupuraLahore
Holiday weather score5862
Daytime high33°33°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days33
Best timeNov – MarNov – Mar

Through the year

OctoberSheikhupura 33°Lahore 33°
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Pakistan in October: the best places

In October, Sheikhupura ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Murree20°88
  2. 2Abbottabad26°85
  3. 3Muzaffarabad28°79
  4. 4Haripur30°78
  5. 5Islamabad31°72
  6. 6Chakwal31°71
  7. 7Attock30°71
  8. 8Rawalpindi31°70
  9. 20SheikhupuraThis page33°58
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Frequently asked questions about Sheikhupura

When is the best time to visit Sheikhupura?

The best time to visit Sheikhupura 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 Sheikhupura?

June is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 28 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.

When does it rain most in Sheikhupura?

Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 157 mm. The driest month is November with 10 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Sheikhupura get?

Sheikhupura gets around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.6 hours a day; in January there are 6.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Sheikhupura in?

Sheikhupura is on UTC+5 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Sheikhupura?

A nonstop flight from London to Sheikhupura takes about 8 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,270 km.

Which school holidays are best for Sheikhupura?

Sheikhupura has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 44, summer holidays 12, October half-term 58, Christmas holidays 93.