Climate Insights for Bahawalpur
Bahawalpur District, Punjab, Pakistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Bahawalpur is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 209 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 60 mm of rainfall. Bahawalpur is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Bahawalpur is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 8.2 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 2.4 in of rainfall. Bahawalpur is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 45°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Bahawalpur vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 41°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Bahawalpur vary considerably across the year, with a 61°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 106°F and an average of 95°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Bahawalpur is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 209 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 60 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 4 mm. That's 57 mm 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.Bahawalpur is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.2 in. That's 2.2 in 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.
Wind
Bahawalpur is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Bahawalpur is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Bahawalpur is during February, March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 8 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 41°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Bahawalpur is during February, March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 106°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 45°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bahawalpur 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. 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bahawalpur based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.