Abbottabad climate
Abbottabad (Pakistan) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C65 °F, and about 988 mm39 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Abbottabad climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1355 | 134 | 744 | 461.8 |
| Feb | 1559 | 338 | 948 | 963.8 |
| Mar | 2068 | 846 | 1457 | 963.8 |
| Apr | 2678 | 1356 | 1967 | 763.0 |
| May | 3290 | 1865 | 2577 | 592.3 |
| Jun | 3595 | 2272 | 2883 | 963.8 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2272 | 2781 | 1947.6 |
| Aug | 2985 | 2169 | 2577 | 1686.6 |
| Sep | 2882 | 1864 | 2373 | 742.9 |
| Oct | 2577 | 1355 | 1966 | 291.1 |
| Nov | 2067 | 745 | 1356 | 241.0 |
| Dec | 1559 | 338 | 949 | 301.2 |
| Year | 3595 | 134 | 1865 | 98839 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48% | 72% | 2.6 | 10:07 |
| Feb | 55% | 75% | 3.1 | 10:55 |
| Mar | 54% | 74% | 4.2 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 49% | 73% | 5.4 | 12:00 |
| May | 37% | 68% | 6.6 | 13:55 |
| Jun | 37% | 66% | 6.9 | 14:25 |
| Jul | 61% | 72% | 6.4 | 14:13 |
| Aug | 70% | 70% | 5.7 | 13:25 |
| Sep | 61% | 57% | 5.5 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 45% | 56% | 4.6 | 11:16 |
| Nov | 41% | 64% | 3.2 | 10:20 |
| Dec | 41% | 67% | 2.6 | 9:53 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Abbottabad is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 35 °C95 °F and a low of 22 °C72 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 13 °C55 °F and lows 1 °C34 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.5 °C38.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 988 mm39 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 46% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (194 mm7.6 in), the driest is November (24 mm1.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 37% in May to 70% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 56%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in December to 6 km/h (4 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Abbottabad
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and September–November: average highs of 20 °C67 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 24 mm1.0 in to 76 mm3.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C89 °F and very wet (194 mm7.6 in).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Abbottabad
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1355 to 15 °C59 °F, lows 134 to 3 °C38 °F, about 57 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2068 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 846 to 18 °C65 °F, about 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2985 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 2169 to 22 °C72 °F, about 153 mm6.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2067 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 745 to 18 °C64 °F, about 42 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Abbottabad compares
Compared with Muzaffarabad, about 34 km to the northeast, Abbottabad is on average 2.5 °C4.6 °F cooler and receives 16% more precipitation (988 mm39 in vs 853 mm34 in). The difference is largest in August (4.1 °C7.4 °F cooler).
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Abbottabad is the 88th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 2nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Pakistan climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Hongjiang (China, Cfa), Charleston (United States, Cfa) and Columbia (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Muzaffarabad 34 km · 21 °C70 °F · 853 mm34 in
- Dhirkot 36 km · 15 °C60 °F · 883 mm35 in
- Battagram 62 km · 19 °C67 °F · 853 mm34 in
- Rawalpindi 63 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,004 mm40 in
- Tordher 87 km · 25 °C77 °F · 848 mm33 in
- Mingora 105 km · 19 °C67 °F · 684 mm27 in
- Mardan 107 km · 24 °C76 °F · 706 mm28 in
- New Mirpur City 122 km · 24 °C75 °F · 883 mm35 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Abbottabad?
June is the warmest month in Abbottabad, with an average high of 35 °C (95 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (72 °F).
What is the coldest month in Abbottabad?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 13 °C (55 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (34 °F).
When does it rain the most in Abbottabad?
July is the wettest month with about 194 mm (7.6 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 24 mm (1.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Abbottabad?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and September–November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,031 m, while Abbottabad lies at about 1,241 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −1.4 °C2.5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.