Climate Insights for Bannu

The climate in Bannu is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 608mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 252mm of rainfall. Bannu is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperatures in Bannu vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Bannu is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 608mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 252mm of rainfall. August and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 3mm. That's 250mm 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.

Bannu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Bannu, which began on June 21, 2026. Bannu 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 40°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 64 days from now.

The best time to visit Bannu is during February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 40°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bannu 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.