Islamabad
Pakistan
Local time15:36
Sunrise06:31
Sunset17:11
Elevation490 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Islamabad?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
38°
June
Coldest month
4°
January
Wettest month
317mm
August
Rain per year
1,260mm
Rainy days per year
73
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.8 °C | 3.7 °C | 55 mm | 4.7 | 10.2 h |
| February | 20.1 °C | 6.9 °C | 93 mm | 6.3 | 11.0 h |
| March | 24.9 °C | 11.5 °C | 95 mm | 7.3 | 12.0 h |
| April | 30.7 °C | 16.7 °C | 58 mm | 6.1 | 13.0 h |
| May | 36.2 °C | 21.6 °C | 40 mm | 5.2 | 13.9 h |
| June | 38.4 °C | 24.6 °C | 78 mm | 6.0 | 14.4 h |
| July | 35.5 °C | 25.0 °C | 311 mm | 12.3 | 14.2 h |
| August | 34.0 °C | 24.3 °C | 317 mm | 11.9 | 13.4 h |
| September | 33.5 °C | 21.8 °C | 135 mm | 6.4 | 12.4 h |
| October | 31.0 °C | 15.7 °C | 34 mm | 2.9 | 11.4 h |
| November | 25.5 °C | 9.2 °C | 18 mm | 2.0 | 10.4 h |
| December | 20.5 °C | 4.8 °C | 26 mm | 2.0 | 9.9 h |
Plan your trip to Islamabad
Tours in Islamabad
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Islamabad
Day18 °C
Night4 °C
Rain55 mm
January in Islamabad: cool, with highs of 18 °C and lows of 4 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day20 °C
Night7 °C
Rain93 mm
February in Islamabad: mild, with highs of 20 °C and lows of 7 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day25 °C
Night12 °C
Rain95 mm
March in Islamabad: mild, with highs of 25 °C and lows of 12 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day31 °C
Night17 °C
Rain58 mm
April in Islamabad: warm, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 17 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day36 °C
Night22 °C
Rain40 mm
May in Islamabad: hot, with highs of 36 °C and lows of 22 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day38 °C
Night25 °C
Rain78 mm
June in Islamabad: hot, with highs of 38 °C and lows of 25 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day36 °C
Night25 °C
Rain311 mm
July in Islamabad: hot, with highs of 36 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 311 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day34 °C
Night24 °C
Rain317 mm
August in Islamabad: hot, with highs of 34 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 317 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day34 °C
Night22 °C
Rain135 mm
September in Islamabad: hot, with highs of 34 °C and lows of 22 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 135 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night16 °C
Rain34 mm
October in Islamabad: warm, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 16 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day26 °C
Night9 °C
Rain18 mm
November in Islamabad: mild, with highs of 26 °C and lows of 9 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day21 °C
Night5 °C
Rain26 mm
December in Islamabad: cool, with highs of 21 °C and lows of 5 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- The sun is strong in the daytime even when it is cold in the shade.
Curious facts about Islamabad
- On average it is 5° cooler than in Karachi.
- The weather is pleasant for walking around in February and March and in November: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- In June there are 14 h 23 min of daylight a day; in December, only 9 h 56 min.
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