Bhakkar climate
Bhakkar (Pakistan) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C80 °F, and about 333 mm13 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bhakkar climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1967 | 642 | 1254 | 100.4 |
| Feb | 2374 | 847 | 1660 | 220.8 |
| Mar | 3085 | 1457 | 2271 | 411.6 |
| Apr | 3697 | 2069 | 2883 | 230.9 |
| May | 42108 | 2780 | 3494 | 110.4 |
| Jun | 44111 | 3188 | 38100 | 321.2 |
| Jul | 43109 | 3290 | 3799 | 722.8 |
| Aug | 41106 | 3187 | 3697 | 602.4 |
| Sep | 39102 | 2679 | 3290 | 401.6 |
| Oct | 3493 | 2067 | 2780 | 100.4 |
| Nov | 2780 | 1355 | 2067 | 60.3 |
| Dec | 2170 | 846 | 1458 | 70.3 |
| Year | 44111 | 642 | 2680 | 33313 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41% | 38% | 3.0 | 10:18 |
| Feb | 42% | 40% | 4.0 | 11:01 |
| Mar | 39% | 40% | 5.2 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 32% | 39% | 6.4 | 12:55 |
| May | 23% | 36% | 7.0 | 13:45 |
| Jun | 27% | 49% | 6.7 | 14:12 |
| Jul | 38% | 58% | 5.8 | 14:01 |
| Aug | 41% | 52% | 5.6 | 13:18 |
| Sep | 39% | 27% | 5.4 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 31% | 16% | 4.5 | 11:20 |
| Nov | 33% | 29% | 3.4 | 10:30 |
| Dec | 35% | 33% | 3.0 | 10:06 |
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 Bhakkar is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 44 °C111 °F and a low of 31 °C88 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 19 °C67 °F and lows 6 °C42 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.3 °C45.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 333 mm13 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 52% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–January and May. The wettest month is July (72 mm2.8 in), the driest is November (6 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 23% in May to 42% in February. 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 October to 9 km/h (5 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Bhakkar
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 30 °C85 °F with 6 mm0.3 in to 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 44 °C111 °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 Bhakkar
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1967 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 642 to 8 °C47 °F, about 13 mm0.5 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 3085 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 1457 to 27 °C80 °F, about 25 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 41106 to 44 °C111 °F, lows 3187 to 32 °C90 °F, about 55 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2780 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1355 to 26 °C79 °F, about 19 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Bhakkar compares
Compared with Dera Ismail Khan, about 27 km to the northwest, Bhakkar has practically the same average temperature and receives 6% less precipitation (333 mm13 in vs 355 mm14 in). The difference is largest in December (0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler).
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Bhakkar is the 50th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 39th 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: Firozpur (India, BSh), Muktsar (India, BSh) and Abohar (India, BWh).
Nearby places
- Dera Ismail Khan 27 km · 26 °C79 °F · 355 mm14 in
- Layyah 75 km · 27 °C81 °F · 275 mm11 in
- Taunsa 110 km · 28 °C82 °F · 224 mm8.8 in
- Mianwali 114 km · 26 °C78 °F · 463 mm18 in
- Jhang Sadr 125 km · 26 °C80 °F · 406 mm16 in
- Sahiwal 126 km · 26 °C79 °F · 480 mm19 in
- Kot Addu 129 km · 27 °C81 °F · 226 mm8.9 in
- Jauharabad 136 km · 26 °C78 °F · 572 mm23 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bhakkar?
June is the warmest month in Bhakkar, with an average high of 44 °C (111 °F) and an average low of 31 °C (88 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bhakkar?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 19 °C (67 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (42 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bhakkar?
July is the wettest month with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 6 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Bhakkar?
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.