The best time to visit Pakistan
The best time to visit Pakistan for warm, sunny weather is November to February, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 91/100 with daytime highs around 23°C / 73°F. October and March are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun. Midsummer peaks in June at about 41°C / 106°F — hot for sightseeing, ideal for the coast. The sea is swimmable (21°C+) year-round, warmest in July at 32°C.
Pakistan by month, averaged across 5 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | Sea | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87 | 20° / 68°F | 22 mm | 21° | Excellent |
| February | 90 | 24° / 75°F | 37 mm | 23° | Excellent |
| March | 89 | 29° / 84°F | 43 mm | 24° | Excellent |
| April | 64 | 35° / 95°F | 25 mm | 28° | Very good |
| May | 22 | 40° / 104°F | 26 mm | 30° | Poor |
| June | 18 | 41° / 106°F | 60 mm | 31° | Poor |
| July | 32 | 38° / 100°F | 138 mm | 32° | Mixed |
| August | 42 | 36° / 97°F | 123 mm | 30° | Good |
| September | 58 | 35° / 95°F | 57 mm | 29° | Very good |
| October | 85 | 33° / 91°F | 12 mm | 30° | Excellent |
| November | 95 | 27° / 81°F | 9 mm | 29° | Excellent |
| December | 93 | 22° / 72°F | 14 mm | 23° | Excellent |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: November to February — Pakistan's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 91/100, ~23°C / 73°F days). Shoulder season: October and March — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: June, ~41°C / 106°F. Wettest: July (138 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Karachi (3,204 h/yr), Sialkot (3,067 h/yr), Islamabad (3,035 h/yr). See every Pakistan destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.