Bannu climate
Bannu (Pakistan) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 24 °C76 °F, and about 549 mm22 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bannu climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1865 | 542 | 1253 | 261.0 |
| Feb | 2169 | 745 | 1457 | 572.3 |
| Mar | 2780 | 1254 | 2067 | 712.8 |
| Apr | 3391 | 1864 | 2578 | 642.5 |
| May | 39102 | 2374 | 3188 | 391.5 |
| Jun | 42108 | 2882 | 3595 | 401.6 |
| Jul | 41105 | 2984 | 3595 | 753.0 |
| Aug | 39102 | 2781 | 3392 | 783.1 |
| Sep | 3697 | 2474 | 3086 | 441.7 |
| Oct | 3289 | 1864 | 2577 | 230.9 |
| Nov | 2578 | 1254 | 1966 | 180.7 |
| Dec | 2169 | 846 | 1457 | 120.5 |
| Year | 42108 | 542 | 2476 | 54922 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43% | 36% | 3.2 | 10:12 |
| Feb | 48% | 43% | 3.9 | 10:58 |
| Mar | 48% | 46% | 5.1 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 43% | 44% | 6.3 | 12:58 |
| May | 32% | 38% | 7.1 | 13:51 |
| Jun | 29% | 42% | 7.1 | 14:19 |
| Jul | 44% | 53% | 6.2 | 14:07 |
| Aug | 50% | 52% | 5.9 | 13:22 |
| Sep | 45% | 33% | 5.5 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 35% | 19% | 4.7 | 11:18 |
| Nov | 36% | 29% | 3.6 | 10:24 |
| Dec | 36% | 31% | 3.1 | 9:59 |
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 Bannu is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 42 °C108 °F and a low of 28 °C82 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 18 °C65 °F and lows 5 °C42 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.2 °C41.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 549 mm22 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 36% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November and December. The wettest month is August (78 mm3.1 in), the driest is December (12 mm0.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 29% in June to 50% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 19%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in January to 8 km/h (5 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in December to 14.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Bannu
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 27 °C80 °F with 12 mm0.5 in to 71 mm2.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 42 °C108 °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 Bannu
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1865 to 21 °C69 °F, lows 542 to 8 °C46 °F, about 32 mm1.3 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 2780 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1254 to 23 °C74 °F, about 58 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 39102 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 2781 to 29 °C84 °F, about 65 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2578 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 1254 to 24 °C74 °F, about 28 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Bannu compares
Compared with Peshawar, about 145 km to the northeast, Bannu has practically the same average temperature and receives 22% less precipitation (549 mm22 in vs 706 mm28 in). The difference is largest in April (0.6 °C1 °F warmer).
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Bannu is the 75th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 24th 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: Jalalabad (Afghanistan, BSh), Jammu (India, Cwa) and Batala (India, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Mianwali 98 km · 26 °C78 °F · 463 mm18 in
- Kohat 103 km · 23 °C74 °F · 631 mm25 in
- Dera Ismail Khan 131 km · 26 °C79 °F · 355 mm14 in
- Gardez 145 km · 11 °C51 °F · 615 mm24 in
- Peshawar 145 km · 24 °C76 °F · 706 mm28 in
- Bhakkar 157 km · 26 °C80 °F · 333 mm13 in
- Jalalabad 161 km · 23 °C73 °F · 576 mm23 in
- Shabqadar 163 km · 24 °C76 °F · 639 mm25 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bannu?
June is the warmest month in Bannu, with an average high of 42 °C (108 °F) and an average low of 28 °C (82 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bannu?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 18 °C (65 °F) and an average low of 5 °C (42 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bannu?
August is the wettest month with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 12 mm (0.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Bannu?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
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 662 m, while Bannu lies at about 379 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.8 °C3.3 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.