Climate Insights for Rawalakot

The climate in Rawalakot is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 142mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Rawalakot is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are March, April, May, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Rawalakot sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 35°C. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 26°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Rawalakot is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 142mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, 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.

Rawalakot 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 December, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/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 6km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Rawalakot, which began on June 21, 2026. Rawalakot 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 May at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

The best time to visit Rawalakot is during January, February, March, April, 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 uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rawalakot 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.