Climate Insights for Karachi

The climate in Karachi is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 193mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 87mm of rainfall. Karachi 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 16°C.

Karachi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 32°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Karachi is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 193mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 87mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0mm. That's 87mm less than August, 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.

Karachi is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 20km/h in winter, 26km/h in spring, 27km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Karachi, which began on March 20, 2026. Karachi 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Karachi is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 3mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Karachi 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.