AI-generatedThatta at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 39°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,800 h
- Rain a year
- 188 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 17 m
Climate in Thatta
Thatta has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. May is the warmest month with average highs of 39 °C, while January is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year, Thatta is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Thatta
The best time to visit Thatta is from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to January. From March to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. The wettest month is August with 65 mm of precipitation.
Thatta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Thatta in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 35–39 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Thatta in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 35–38 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Thatta in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 33–37 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Thatta in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 26–30 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: 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 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 37°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 36°
- Evening, 20:00: about 30°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:2518:02
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 06:11–06:56 · evening 17:32–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:02–06:11 · evening 18:16–18:25
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 Thatta compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 36° at the start of the month to 35° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 36° | 35° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 20° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Thatta in October?
In October, Thatta is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 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, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Thatta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 37 min06:25 – 18:02
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 16 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 14 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- 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
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Thatta
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January has the better holiday weather in Thatta: score 96 against 48. In January, days are 11 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour less a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 37° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.4 hbetter | 7.8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 7 mm | 2 mm |
| Muggy days | 16 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Thatta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January26° · 7.8 h
In January, Thatta is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Thatta.
Thatta in January83February30° · 8.7 h
In February, Thatta is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Thatta.
Thatta in February51March35° · 8.6 h
In March, Thatta is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Thatta.
Thatta in March50April39° · 9.3 h
In April, Thatta is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9.3 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, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Thatta.
Thatta in April50May39° · 9.3 h
In May, Thatta is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 9.3 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, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Thatta.
Thatta in May42June38° · 6.6 h
In June, Thatta is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 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, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Thatta.
Thatta in June34July36° · 4.5 h
In July, Thatta is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 56 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 Thatta.
Thatta in July37August35° · 4.9 h
In August, Thatta is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 65 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 Thatta.
Thatta in August44September36° · 7.3 h
In September, Thatta is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 33 mm in total. 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 Thatta.
Thatta in September48October37° · 8.4 h
In October, Thatta is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 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, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Thatta.
Thatta in October63November33° · 8.5 h
In November, Thatta is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Thatta.
Thatta in November94December28° · 8.1 h
In December, Thatta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °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 Thatta.
Thatta in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in May: 39°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Thatta
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 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 16 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (12°), 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) from February to March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 188 days a year, mostly from April to October.
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 | 96 | 26° | 12° | 7.8 h | 1 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 83 | 30° | 15° | 8.7 h | 0 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 51 | 35° | 19° | 8.6 h | 0 | 2 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 39° | 23° | 9.3 h | 1 | 2 |
| MayMay | 50 | 39° | 26° | 9.3 h | 0 | 7 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 38° | 28° | 6.6 h | 2 | 10 |
| JulyJul | 34 | 36° | 27° | 4.5 h | 5 | 56 |
| AugustAug | 37 | 35° | 26° | 4.9 h | 5 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 44 | 36° | 25° | 7.3 h | 3 | 33 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 37° | 23° | 8.4 h | 1 | 7 |
| NovemberNov | 63 | 33° | 18° | 8.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 28° | 14° | 8.1 h | 0 | 3 |
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
24.75° N, 67.92° E · 17 m · Asia/Karachi
Sunshine2,800 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Thatta
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 11.6 hours of daylight in Thatta, 72 % 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.
Rain188 mm a year, most in August
Rain in Thatta: 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, Thatta has about one rainy day with 7 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 12 in June
UV index in Thatta
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 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 & cloudsWindiest in May: 28 km/h
Wind and clouds in Thatta
How breezy and how cloudy Thatta 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 Thatta typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 14 % of the sky over Thatta: 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 & humidity285 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Thatta
How often the day gets hot in Thatta (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, it is hot in Thatta every day, with an average daytime high of 37 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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
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Thatta 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.
Thatta has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 48
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 36
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 15 min
- Distance
- 6,400 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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Thatta vs Hyderabad
In October the holiday weather in Thatta and Hyderabad is about equally good (score 48 vs 50). During the day it is about as warm in Hyderabad as in Thatta. Hyderabad gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Thatta | Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 37° | 37° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Feb |
Through the year
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Pakistan in October: the best places
In October, Thatta ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Thatta
When is the best time to visit Thatta?
The best time to visit Thatta 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 Thatta?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Thatta?
The wettest month is August with 65 mm of precipitation. The driest month is November with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Thatta get?
Thatta gets around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.3 hours a day; in July there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Thatta in?
Thatta is on UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Thatta?
A nonstop flight from London to Thatta takes about 8 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,400 km.
Which school holidays are best for Thatta?
Thatta has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 48, summer holidays 36, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 95.