Climate Insights for Dera Ismail Khan

Dera Ismail Khan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Hottest
June
41°C peak106°F peak
Coldest
January
7°C low45°F low
Wettest
July
129 mm rain5.1 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dera Ismail Khan is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 530 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 129 mm of rainfall. Dera Ismail Khan 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 Dera Ismail Khan is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 20.9 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 5.1 in of rainfall. Dera Ismail Khan 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

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 7°FebMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°MarMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°AprMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 22°MayMax: 39°Average: 33°Min: 26°JunMax: 41°Average: 35°Min: 29°JulMax: 38°Average: 34°Min: 29°AugMax: 37°Average: 33°Min: 29°SepMax: 37°Average: 32°Min: 27°OctMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 21°NovMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°DecMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 9°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 66°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°FFebMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 95°FAverage: 83°FMin: 71°FMayMax: 103°FAverage: 91°FMin: 79°FJunMax: 106°FAverage: 95°FMin: 84°FJulMax: 101°FAverage: 93°FMin: 85°FAugMax: 99°FAverage: 91°FMin: 84°FSepMax: 98°FAverage: 89°FMin: 81°FOctMax: 92°FAverage: 80°FMin: 70°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FDecMax: 71°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°F
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Temperatures in Dera Ismail Khan 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 Dera Ismail Khan 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 55°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 18mmFebPrecipitation: 26mmMarPrecipitation: 71mmAprPrecipitation: 26mmMayPrecipitation: 23mmJunPrecipitation: 46mmJulPrecipitation: 129mmAugPrecipitation: 119mmSepPrecipitation: 34mmOctPrecipitation: 16mmNovPrecipitation: 19mmDecPrecipitation: 5mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inFebPrecipitation: 1inMarPrecipitation: 2.8inAprPrecipitation: 1inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inJunPrecipitation: 1.8inJulPrecipitation: 5.1inAugPrecipitation: 4.7inSepPrecipitation: 1.3inOctPrecipitation: 0.6inNovPrecipitation: 0.8inDecPrecipitation: 0.2in
Precipitation

Dera Ismail Khan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 530 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 129 mm of rainfall. August and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 5 mm. That's 124 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.Dera Ismail Khan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 5.1 in of rainfall. August and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.2 in. That's 4.9 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Dera Ismail Khan 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 June, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Dera Ismail Khan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 5mph, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan13°55°F
Feb17°63°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr28°83°F
May33°91°F
Jun35°95°F
Jul34°93°F
Aug33°91°F
Sep32°89°F
Oct27°80°F
Nov20°68°F
Dec15°58°F

The best time to visit Dera Ismail Khan 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 39 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. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Dera Ismail Khan is during February, March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 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. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dera Ismail Khan 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 Dera Ismail Khan 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
7 °C45 °F
19 °C66 °F
7 km/h4 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C52 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h5 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C62 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C71 °F
35 °C95 °F
8 km/h5 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C79 °F
39 °C103 °F
8 km/h5 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
29 °C84 °F
41 °C106 °F
8 km/h5 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
29 °C85 °F
38 °C101 °F
8 km/h5 mph
129 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
29 °C84 °F
37 °C99 °F
7 km/h4 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C81 °F
37 °C98 °F
7 km/h4 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C70 °F
33 °C92 °F
6 km/h4 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C58 °F
26 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
9 °C48 °F
22 °C71 °F
6 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in