Arifwala climate
Arifwala (Pakistan) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 292 mm12 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Arifwala climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2169 | 643 | 1356 | 90.3 |
| Feb | 2577 | 948 | 1762 | 140.6 |
| Mar | 3289 | 1559 | 2374 | 251.0 |
| Apr | 38101 | 2170 | 3085 | 130.5 |
| May | 44111 | 2781 | 3696 | 130.5 |
| Jun | 44112 | 3188 | 38100 | 381.5 |
| Jul | 42108 | 3188 | 3798 | 622.5 |
| Aug | 41106 | 3085 | 3596 | 431.7 |
| Sep | 39102 | 2678 | 3290 | 431.7 |
| Oct | 3696 | 2068 | 2882 | 40.1 |
| Nov | 2983 | 1356 | 2170 | 230.9 |
| Dec | 2373 | 847 | 1560 | 60.3 |
| Year | 44112 | 643 | 2781 | 29212 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39% | 38% | 2.9 | 10:23 |
| Feb | 39% | 36% | 4.1 | 11:05 |
| Mar | 34% | 34% | 5.3 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 27% | 43% | 6.4 | 12:52 |
| May | 21% | 46% | 6.9 | 13:40 |
| Jun | 29% | 55% | 6.3 | 14:05 |
| Jul | 41% | 56% | 5.7 | 13:55 |
| Aug | 44% | 48% | 5.6 | 13:14 |
| Sep | 42% | 23% | 5.4 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 29% | 14% | 4.5 | 11:23 |
| Nov | 29% | 22% | 3.4 | 10:35 |
| Dec | 33% | 28% | 2.9 | 10:12 |
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 Arifwala is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 44 °C112 °F and a low of 31 °C88 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 21 °C69 °F and lows 6 °C43 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.4 °C43.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 292 mm12 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 51% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–February, April and May and October. The wettest month is July (62 mm2.5 in), the driest is October (4 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 21% in May to 44% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in October to 8 km/h (5 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Arifwala
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 21 °C69 °F to 29 °C83 °F with 6 mm0.3 in to 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 44 °C112 °F.
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 Arifwala
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2169 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 643 to 9 °C48 °F, about 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3289 to 44 °C111 °F, lows 1559 to 27 °C81 °F, about 17 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 41106 to 44 °C112 °F, lows 3085 to 31 °C88 °F, about 47 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2983 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1356 to 26 °C78 °F, about 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Arifwala compares
Compared with Faisalabad, about 125 km to the north, Arifwala is on average 0.9 °C1.5 °F warmer and receives 32% less precipitation (292 mm12 in vs 427 mm17 in). The difference is largest in April (1.1 °C1.9 °F warmer).
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Arifwala is the 44th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 42nd 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: Sri Ganganagar (India, BWh), Abohar (India, BWh) and Hanumangarh (India, BWh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Sahiwal (pop. 538,344), Bahawalnagar (pop. 241,873) and Pakpattan (pop. 126,706). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Arifwala, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Bahawalnagar 37 km · 27 °C81 °F · 256 mm10 in
- Burewala 42 km · 27 °C81 °F · 230 mm9.0 in
- Chishtian 58 km · 27 °C81 °F · 256 mm10 in
- Haveli Lakha 63 km · 27 °C80 °F · 340 mm13 in
- Kamalia 63 km · 27 °C81 °F · 266 mm10 in
- Harunabad 76 km · 27 °C81 °F · 240 mm9.4 in
- Hasilpur 83 km · 28 °C82 °F · 212 mm8.4 in
- Sri Ganganagar 88 km · 27 °C81 °F · 303 mm12 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Arifwala?
June is the warmest month in Arifwala, with an average high of 44 °C (112 °F) and an average low of 31 °C (88 °F).
What is the coldest month in Arifwala?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 21 °C (69 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (43 °F).
When does it rain the most in Arifwala?
July is the wettest month with about 62 mm (2.5 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 4 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Arifwala?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–February.
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.