Climate Insights for Dera Ghazi Khan

The climate in Dera Ghazi Khan is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 134mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Dera Ghazi Khan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: October, November, April. The coldest months are June, May, December, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Temperatures in Dera Ghazi Khan vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Dera Ghazi Khan is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 134mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, 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.

Dera Ghazi Khan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/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 be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6km/h in winter, 2km/h in spring, 3km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Dera Ghazi Khan, which began on June 21, 2026. Dera Ghazi Khan 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 October at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near 11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 17 days from now.

The best time to visit Dera Ghazi Khan is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 11mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dera Ghazi Khan 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.