Climate Insights for Abbottabad

The climate in Abbottabad is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 271mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Abbottabad is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, June. The coldest months are November, December, October, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Abbottabad has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Abbottabad is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 271mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 33mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 3mm. That's 30mm less than February, 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.

Abbottabad is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Abbottabad, which began on June 21, 2026. Abbottabad 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 April at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near 21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 17 days from now.

The best time to visit Abbottabad is during January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 23mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 26°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Abbottabad 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.