Climate Insights for Rawalpindi

The climate in Rawalpindi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 880mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 173mm of rainfall. Rawalpindi 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.

Temperatures in Rawalpindi vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 10°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.

Rawalpindi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 880mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 173mm of rainfall. August and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 22mm. That's 151mm 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.

Rawalpindi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Rawalpindi, which began on March 20, 2026. Rawalpindi 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 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Rawalpindi is during 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 47mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Rawalpindi 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.