Climate Insights for Rahim Yar Khan

Rahim Yar Khan District, Punjab, Pakistan

Hottest
May
42°C peak107°F peak
Coldest
January
8°C low47°F low
Wettest
August
77 mm rain3 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rahim Yar Khan is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 190 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 77 mm of rainfall. Rahim Yar Khan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Rahim Yar Khan is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 7.5 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 3 in of rainfall. Rahim Yar Khan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 47°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°FebMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 12°MarMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 17°AprMax: 38°Average: 30°Min: 23°MayMax: 42°Average: 34°Min: 27°JunMax: 41°Average: 35°Min: 30°JulMax: 39°Average: 34°Min: 30°AugMax: 37°Average: 33°Min: 29°SepMax: 37°Average: 32°Min: 27°OctMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 21°NovMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 15°DecMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 10°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 70°FAverage: 57°FMin: 47°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 65°FMin: 53°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 75°FMin: 63°FAprMax: 101°FAverage: 87°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 107°FAverage: 94°FMin: 81°FJunMax: 107°FAverage: 96°FMin: 85°FJulMax: 103°FAverage: 94°FMin: 86°FAugMax: 99°FAverage: 91°FMin: 84°FSepMax: 99°FAverage: 89°FMin: 81°FOctMax: 95°FAverage: 81°FMin: 70°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 70°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 74°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°F
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Temperatures in Rahim Yar Khan vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 42°C and an average of 34°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Rahim Yar Khan vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 107°F and an average of 94°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 57°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9mmFebPrecipitation: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 12mmAprPrecipitation: 5mmMayPrecipitation: 8mmJunPrecipitation: 5mmJulPrecipitation: 50mmAugPrecipitation: 77mmSepPrecipitation: 10mmOctPrecipitation: 3mmNovPrecipitation: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 2mm
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0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.4inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inMarPrecipitation: 0.5inAprPrecipitation: 0.2inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 2inAugPrecipitation: 3inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0.1in
Precipitation

Rahim Yar Khan is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 190 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 77 mm of rainfall. July and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2 mm. That's 75 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.Rahim Yar Khan is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 7.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3 in of rainfall. July and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.1 in. That's 3 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Rahim Yar Khan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 8km/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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Rahim Yar Khan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan14°57°F
Feb18°65°F
Mar24°75°F
Apr30°87°F
May34°94°F
Jun35°96°F
Jul34°94°F
Aug33°91°F
Sep32°89°F
Oct27°81°F
Nov21°70°F
Dec16°60°F

The best time to visit Rahim Yar Khan is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 6 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 42°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Rahim Yar Khan is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 107°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 47°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 Rahim Yar Khan 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 Rahim Yar Khan 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
8 °C47 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
12 °C53 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C63 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
38 °C101 °F
10 km/h6 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C81 °F
42 °C107 °F
10 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
30 °C85 °F
41 °C107 °F
11 km/h7 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
30 °C86 °F
39 °C103 °F
11 km/h7 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
29 °C84 °F
37 °C99 °F
11 km/h7 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C81 °F
37 °C99 °F
9 km/h6 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C70 °F
35 °C95 °F
8 km/h5 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
10 °C49 °F
24 °C74 °F
8 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in