Climate Insights for Sahiwal

The climate in Sahiwal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 319mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Sahiwal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: November, December, October. The coldest months are September, April, February, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Sahiwal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 16°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Sahiwal is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 319mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 10mm. That's 23mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Sahiwal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.

It is currently summer in Sahiwal, which began on June 21, 2026. Sahiwal 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 November at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near 9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 17 days from now.

The best time to visit Sahiwal is during November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. By contrast, September can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sahiwal 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.