The best time to visit Pakistan
The best time to visit Pakistan for warm, sunny weather is October to January, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 89/100 with daytime highs around 24°C / 75°F. September and February are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun. Midsummer peaks in June at about 40°C / 104°F — hot for sightseeing, ideal for the coast. The sea is swimmable (21°C+) year-round, warmest in July at 32°C.
Pakistan by month, averaged across 5 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | Sea | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76 | 19° / 66°F | 22 mm | 21° | Excellent |
| February | 88 | 22° / 72°F | 37 mm | 23° | Excellent |
| March | 89 | 27° / 81°F | 43 mm | 24° | Excellent |
| April | 77 | 33° / 91°F | 25 mm | 28° | Excellent |
| May | 35 | 38° / 100°F | 26 mm | 30° | Mixed |
| June | 23 | 40° / 104°F | 60 mm | 31° | Poor |
| July | 41 | 37° / 99°F | 138 mm | 32° | Good |
| August | 54 | 35° / 95°F | 123 mm | 30° | Good |
| September | 70 | 34° / 93°F | 57 mm | 29° | Excellent |
| October | 93 | 31° / 88°F | 12 mm | 30° | Excellent |
| November | 95 | 26° / 79°F | 9 mm | 29° | Excellent |
| December | 91 | 21° / 70°F | 14 mm | 23° | Excellent |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: October to January — Pakistan's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 89/100, ~24°C / 75°F days). Shoulder season: September and February — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: June, ~40°C / 104°F. Wettest: July (138 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Multan (3,110 h/yr), Lahore (3,034 h/yr), Sialkot (2,978 h/yr). See every Pakistan destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.