Climate Insights for Rawalpindi

The climate in Rawalpindi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 185mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Rawalpindi is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: October, November, January. The coldest months are December, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between July and September.

Rawalpindi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 21°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 14°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Rawalpindi is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 185mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 33mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than May, 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. Light snowfall can occur between July and September, totalling around 35cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 33cm.

Rawalpindi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 5km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in Rawalpindi, which began on June 21, 2026. Rawalpindi 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 18 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rawalpindi 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.