Climate Insights for Quetta
Quetta District, Balochistan, Pakistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Quetta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 315 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 56 mm of rainfall. Quetta is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.The climate in Quetta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 12.4 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.2 in of rainfall. Quetta is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 30°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.
Temperature
Temperatures in Quetta vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Quetta vary considerably across the year, with a 61°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 30°F and the daily average is 40°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Quetta is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 315 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 56 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 3 mm. That's 53 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 29cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 18cm.Quetta is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.2 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.1 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 11in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 7in.
Wind
Quetta 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 May, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Quetta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Quetta is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 12 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Quetta is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 30°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 Quetta 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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 Quetta 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.