Climate Insights for Peshawar
Peshawar District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Peshawar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 682 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 138 mm of rainfall. Peshawar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Peshawar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 26.8 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 5.4 in of rainfall. Peshawar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Peshawar vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°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 Peshawar vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 103°F and an average of 92°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°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
Peshawar is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 682 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 138 mm of rainfall. August and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 10 mm. That's 127 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.Peshawar is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. August and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.4 in. That's 5 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
Peshawar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Peshawar is relatively calm, 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 April, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Peshawar is during March, April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 51 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Peshawar is during March, April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 103°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 43°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 Peshawar 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 Peshawar 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.