AI-generatedSukkur at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jun · 44°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,200 h
- Rain a year
- 157 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 72 m
Climate in Sukkur
Sukkur has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. June is the warmest month with average highs of 44 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 3,200 hours of sunshine a year, Sukkur is very sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sukkur
The best time to visit Sukkur is from December to February. 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 44 °C. The wettest month is August with 63 mm of precipitation.
Sukkur through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sukkur in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 33–44 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Sukkur in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 39–44 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Sukkur in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 31–38 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Sukkur in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–27 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 3 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
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Your best months: December – January
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: December – February
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 36°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:2417:57
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 06:09–06:55 · evening 17:25–18:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:00–06:09 · evening 18:11–18:20
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 Sukkur compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 37° at the start of the month to 33° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 37° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 18° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Sukkur in October?
In October, Sukkur is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sukkur.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 33 min06:24 – 17:57
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 8 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 5 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
- 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 Sukkur
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Sukkur: score 98 against 49. In February, days are 9 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 36° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h | 8.4 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 4 mm | 7 mm |
| Muggy days | 8 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sukkur month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
97January23° · 8.1 h
In January, Sukkur is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Sukkur.
Sukkur in January98February27° · 8.4 h
In February, Sukkur is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Sukkur.
Sukkur in February64March33° · 8.6 h
In March, Sukkur is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Sukkur.
Sukkur in March50April39° · 9.8 h
In April, Sukkur is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Sukkur.
Sukkur in April50May44° · 10.4 h
In May, Sukkur is very hot: daytime highs average 44 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Sukkur.
Sukkur in May50June44° · 9.8 h
In June, Sukkur is very hot: daytime highs average 44 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. 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 Sukkur.
Sukkur in June49July41° · 8.7 h
In July, Sukkur is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 34 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Sukkur.
Sukkur in July46August39° · 8.1 h
In August, Sukkur is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 63 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Sukkur.
Sukkur in August48September38° · 8.3 h
In September, Sukkur is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. 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 Sukkur.
Sukkur in September49October36° · 8.6 h
In October, Sukkur is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sukkur.
Sukkur in October76November31° · 8.4 h
In November, Sukkur is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Sukkur.
Sukkur in November97December25° · 8.1 h
In December, Sukkur is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Sukkur.
Sukkur in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sukkur
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 8 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in June (29°). 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 and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 128 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 | 97 | 23° | 9° | 8.1 h | 2 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 98 | 27° | 12° | 8.4 h | 1 | 7 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 33° | 17° | 8.6 h | 2 | 6 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 39° | 23° | 9.8 h | 1 | 4 |
| MayMay | 50 | 44° | 27° | 10.4 h | 1 | 4 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 44° | 29° | 9.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| JulyJul | 49 | 41° | 29° | 8.7 h | 3 | 34 |
| AugustAug | 46 | 39° | 28° | 8.1 h | 5 | 63 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 38° | 26° | 8.3 h | 1 | 19 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 36° | 21° | 8.6 h | 1 | 4 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 31° | 15° | 8.4 h | 0 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 97 | 25° | 10° | 8.1 h | 1 | 4 |
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
27.70° N, 68.86° E · 72 m · Asia/Karachi
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Sukkur
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 8.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Sukkur, 75 % 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 in Sukkur: 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, Sukkur has about one rainy day with 4 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Sukkur
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 12).
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 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 and clouds in Sukkur
How breezy and how cloudy Sukkur 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 Sukkur 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 5 % of the sky over Sukkur: mostly clear, with about 8.6 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Sukkur
How often the day gets hot in Sukkur (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, Sukkur has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 36 °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 Sukkur
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Sukkur 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.
Sukkur has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 47).
- 54
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 44 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 47
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 97
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h
- Distance
- 6,230 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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Sukkur vs Shikarpur
In October the holiday weather in Sukkur and Shikarpur is about equally good (score 49 vs 49). During the day it is about as warm in Shikarpur as in Sukkur.
| in October | Sukkur | Shikarpur |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 36° | 36° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Feb |
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In October, Sukkur ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Sukkur
When is the best time to visit Sukkur?
The best time to visit Sukkur is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sukkur?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 44 °C and nights around 29 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Sukkur?
The wettest month is August with 63 mm of precipitation. The driest month is November with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sukkur get?
Sukkur gets around 3,200 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.4 hours a day; in January there are 8.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Sukkur in?
Sukkur is on UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sukkur?
A nonstop flight from London to Sukkur takes about 8 h, for a straight-line distance of about 6,230 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sukkur?
Sukkur has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 50, summer holidays 47, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 97.