Climate Insights for Bannu

The climate in Bannu is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 267mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Bannu is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: January, February, March. The coldest months are October, July, June, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Snowfall occurs from July to November, with around 71cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Bannu vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is October, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 15°C shift in average temperatures.

Bannu is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 267mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 33mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 6mm. That's 27mm less than February, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from July to November, with around 71cm accumulating over the season. September typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.

Bannu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 3km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Bannu, which began on June 21, 2026. Bannu 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 January at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in October near -9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bannu 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.