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The best time to visit Islamabad is January-February
In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 41℃ (105℉). In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of 7℃ (45℉).
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Islamabad, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around August. The wet season in Islamabad usually falls during the months surrounding August each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
Keep reading to find all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Islamabad. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll be ready to start booking your trip.
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Islamabad seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Islamabad as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Islamabad is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Islamabad
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Islamabad for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Islamabad climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Islamabad for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Islamabad in January
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 38%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Islamabad in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Islamabad in February
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 47%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Islamabad in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Islamabad in March
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 44%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 64mm (3") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Islamabad in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Islamabad in April
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 37%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Islamabad in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Islamabad in May
- Average temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average high temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 26%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Islamabad in May, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection for the day, and maybe a very thin sweater for the evenings if you're a cold frog.
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Islamabad in June
- Average temperature: 34℃ (92℉)
- Average high temperature: 39℃ (102℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 25%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Islamabad in June, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Islamabad in July
- Average temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average high temperature: 37℃ (99℉)
- Average low temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average humidity: 42%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 83mm (3") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Islamabad in July, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Islamabad in August
- Average temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average high temperature: 35℃ (96℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 52%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 86mm (3") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Islamabad in August, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Islamabad in September
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 45%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Islamabad in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
Islamabad in October
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 31%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Islamabad in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Islamabad in November
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 28%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Islamabad in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Islamabad in December
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 26%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Islamabad in December, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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