Climate Insights for Karak

The climate in Karak is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 184mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Karak is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, December, September. The coldest months are November, May, June, when temperatures can drop to -2°C.

Temperatures in Karak vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is November, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Karak is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 184mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than January, 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.

Karak is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 3km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in Karak, which began on June 21, 2026. Karak 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 March at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near -2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Karak 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.