Climate Insights for Abbottabad

The climate in Abbottabad is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1379mm of precipitation falls per year. Abbottabad receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Abbottabad is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.

Temperatures in Abbottabad vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Abbottabad is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1379mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 239mm of rainfall. March and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 44mm. That's 195mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 14cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.

Abbottabad is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Abbottabad, which began on March 20, 2026. Abbottabad is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in June at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Abbottabad is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 68mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Abbottabad based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.