Climate Insights for Muzaffarābād

The climate in Muzaffarābād is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 139mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Muzaffarābād is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are May, April, March, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperatures in Muzaffarābād vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. May is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Muzaffarābād is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 139mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 33mm of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than October, 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.

Muzaffarābād is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5km/h in winter, 3km/h in spring, 3km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Muzaffarābād, which began on June 21, 2026. Muzaffarābād 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in May near 5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The best time to visit Muzaffarābād is during January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm per month. By contrast, May can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Muzaffarābād 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.