Bahawalpur climate
Bahawalpur (Pakistan) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 184 mm7.3 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bahawalpur climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2171 | 744 | 1457 | 60.2 |
| Feb | 2678 | 949 | 1763 | 110.4 |
| Mar | 3290 | 1560 | 2475 | 220.9 |
| Apr | 39102 | 2272 | 3087 | 100.4 |
| May | 44111 | 2882 | 3697 | 100.4 |
| Jun | 45112 | 3289 | 38101 | 220.9 |
| Jul | 43109 | 3290 | 38100 | 281.1 |
| Aug | 42107 | 3087 | 3697 | 281.1 |
| Sep | 40104 | 2680 | 3392 | 251.0 |
| Oct | 3698 | 2068 | 2883 | 40.2 |
| Nov | 2985 | 1457 | 2271 | 100.4 |
| Dec | 2374 | 847 | 1661 | 70.3 |
| Year | 45112 | 744 | 2882 | 1847.3 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36% | 34% | 3.3 | 10:27 |
| Feb | 35% | 33% | 4.4 | 11:07 |
| Mar | 32% | 33% | 5.6 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 25% | 38% | 6.6 | 12:51 |
| May | 20% | 40% | 6.9 | 13:37 |
| Jun | 28% | 54% | 6.5 | 14:01 |
| Jul | 38% | 55% | 6.1 | 13:51 |
| Aug | 41% | 47% | 6.0 | 13:11 |
| Sep | 38% | 25% | 5.7 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 26% | 16% | 4.9 | 11:24 |
| Nov | 27% | 22% | 3.7 | 10:38 |
| Dec | 32% | 26% | 3.2 | 10:16 |
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 Bahawalpur is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 45 °C112 °F and a low of 32 °C89 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 21 °C71 °F and lows 7 °C44 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.2 °C43.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 184 mm7.3 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 44% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–February and April and May. The wettest month is July (28 mm1.1 in), the driest is October (4 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 20% in May to 41% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 11 km/h (7 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 14.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Bahawalpur
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 21 °C71 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 6 mm0.2 in to 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 45 °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 Bahawalpur
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2171 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 744 to 9 °C49 °F, about 8 mm0.3 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 3290 to 44 °C111 °F, lows 1560 to 28 °C82 °F, about 14 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 42107 to 45 °C112 °F, lows 3087 to 32 °C90 °F, about 26 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2985 to 40 °C104 °F, lows 1457 to 26 °C80 °F, about 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Bahawalpur compares
Compared with Multan, about 91 km to the north, Bahawalpur has practically the same average temperature and receives 7% less precipitation (184 mm7.3 in vs 198 mm7.8 in). The difference is largest in August (0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler).
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Bahawalpur is the 30th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 68th 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), Hanumangarh (India, BWh) and Bikaner (India, BWh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Lodhran (pop. 144,512). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Bahawalpur, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Jalalpur Pirwala 45 km · 28 °C82 °F · 177 mm7.0 in
- Ahmadpur East 49 km · 28 °C82 °F · 166 mm6.5 in
- Shujaabad 65 km · 28 °C82 °F · 198 mm7.8 in
- Mailsi 66 km · 28 °C82 °F · 204 mm8.0 in
- Hasilpur 90 km · 28 °C82 °F · 212 mm8.4 in
- Multan 91 km · 28 °C82 °F · 198 mm7.8 in
- Qadirpur Ran 99 km · 27 °C81 °F · 238 mm9.4 in
- Chishtian 123 km · 27 °C81 °F · 256 mm10 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bahawalpur?
June is the warmest month in Bahawalpur, with an average high of 45 °C (112 °F) and an average low of 32 °C (89 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bahawalpur?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 21 °C (71 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (44 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bahawalpur?
July is the wettest month with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Bahawalpur?
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.