Climate Insights for Karachi
Artillery Maidan, Karachi District, Sindh, Pakistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Karachi is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 222 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 96 mm 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.The climate in Karachi is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 8.7 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 3.8 in 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 61°F.
Temperature
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 30°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 sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 61°F to 90°F. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 87°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 67°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Karachi is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 222 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 96 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0 mm. That's 96 mm 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 a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3.8 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0 in. That's 3.8 in 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.
Wind
Karachi is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 14km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Karachi is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 14mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
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 3 mm 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 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 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.1 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 90°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 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.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 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.