Climate Insights for Shikarpur

The climate in Shikarpur is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 80mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Shikarpur is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: November, June, December. The coldest months are December, June, April, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Temperatures in Shikarpur vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 44°C and an average of 36°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Shikarpur is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 80mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, 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.

Shikarpur 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 September, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 Shikarpur, which began on June 21, 2026. Shikarpur 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 44°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 18°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 17 days from now.

The best time to visit Shikarpur is during January, February, March, April and May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 44°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 18°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shikarpur 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.