Climate Insights for Karak

The climate in Karak is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 665mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 242mm of rainfall. Karak 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperatures in Karak 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 39°C and an average of 34°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Karak is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 665mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 242mm of rainfall. March and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 3mm. That's 239mm 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.

Karak 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 Karak, which began on June 21, 2026. Karak 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 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 64 days from now.

The best time to visit Karak is during February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 8mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Karak 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.