When is the best time to go to Islamabad?

When is the best time to go to Islamabad? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Islamabad are February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are May, June, July and August
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are July and August


Annual weather in Islamabad

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Weather details in Islamabad month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Islamabad for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Islamabad

Islamabad enjoys a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Islamabad is 88°F (ranging from 67°F in january to 106°F in june). Annual rainfall is 41.7in, with a minimum of 0.6in in november and a maximum of 8.5in in august.
  • From january to may the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 115°F and it rains about 10% of the time in may.
  • From june to august the climate is just OK. It is for example 99°F as maximum temperature in august and you can expect to have 8.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of september the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 97°F°C and you can expect to have 3.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From october to november the climate is very good. the thermometer goes up to 79°F°C.
  • In the month of december the climate is good. In average, on the morning it is 52°F and, in december, 1 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Islamabad

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Islamabad: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Islamabad

Find out when Islamabad has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Islamabad

  • Very low season in Islamabad
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, June and August.
  • Low season in Islamabad
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: July and September.
  • High season in Islamabad
    The number of visitors to Islamabad is high in: October and November.
  • Peak season in Islamabad
    The largest number of tourists visiting Islamabad is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Islamabad month by month



Best time for low prices in Islamabad

Average prices of hotels in Islamabad month by month

Generally, September is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Islamabad. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, February is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Islamabad

A return flight between London and Islamabad is generally cheaper if you go in january ($ 667 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 333 more for your airline ticket to Islamabad if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Islamabad

On average, it costs $ 209 per day to hire a car in Islamabad. This price varies by $ 60 depending on the month. In may, hiring a car costs an average of $ 160 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 219.

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