Climate Insights for Sukkur
Sukkur District, Sindh, Pakistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Sukkur is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 186 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 87 mm of rainfall. Sukkur 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 9°C.The climate in Sukkur is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 7.3 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 3.4 in of rainfall. Sukkur 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 48°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Sukkur vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 42°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°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 Sukkur 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 108°F and an average of 95°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 59°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 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Sukkur is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 186 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 87 mm of rainfall. July and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1 mm. That's 86 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.Sukkur is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 7.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3.4 in of rainfall. July and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 in. That's 3.4 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
Sukkur 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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Sukkur is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. 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 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Sukkur is during January, 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 temperatures reaching 42°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Sukkur is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 108°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 Sukkur 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 Sukkur 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.