Climate Insights for Rahim Yar Khan

The climate in Rahim Yar Khan is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 278mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Rahim Yar Khan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: December, January, February. The coldest months are December, November, October, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Rahim Yar Khan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 27°C. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Rahim Yar Khan is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 278mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2mm. That's 31mm 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.

Rahim Yar Khan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 12km/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 9km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Rahim Yar Khan, which began on June 21, 2026. Rahim Yar 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 December at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 13°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 17 days from now.

The best time to visit Rahim Yar 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 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 23mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rahim Yar 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.