Chakwal climate
Chakwal (Pakistan) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C73 °F, and about 857 mm34 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Chakwal climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1763 | 439 | 1051 | 311.2 |
| Feb | 2068 | 643 | 1356 | 692.7 |
| Mar | 2679 | 1152 | 1965 | 682.7 |
| Apr | 3290 | 1763 | 2576 | 451.8 |
| May | 39102 | 2373 | 3187 | 471.9 |
| Jun | 41105 | 2781 | 3493 | 973.8 |
| Jul | 3799 | 2780 | 3289 | 2098.2 |
| Aug | 3494 | 2577 | 3085 | 1666.5 |
| Sep | 3392 | 2271 | 2781 | 742.9 |
| Oct | 3086 | 1661 | 2374 | 190.7 |
| Nov | 2476 | 1050 | 1763 | 130.5 |
| Dec | 1967 | 642 | 1254 | 190.7 |
| Year | 41105 | 439 | 2373 | 85734 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48% | 41% | 3.1 | 10:12 |
| Feb | 53% | 45% | 3.9 | 10:58 |
| Mar | 50% | 43% | 5.2 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 43% | 46% | 6.4 | 12:57 |
| May | 30% | 43% | 7.2 | 13:50 |
| Jun | 33% | 45% | 7.1 | 14:19 |
| Jul | 56% | 57% | 6.1 | 14:07 |
| Aug | 67% | 50% | 5.7 | 13:21 |
| Sep | 60% | 29% | 5.5 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 45% | 17% | 4.8 | 11:18 |
| Nov | 41% | 31% | 3.6 | 10:25 |
| Dec | 42% | 35% | 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 Chakwal is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 41 °C105 °F and a low of 27 °C81 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 17 °C63 °F and lows 4 °C39 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.5 °C42.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 857 mm34 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 55% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–December. The wettest month is July (209 mm8.2 in), the driest is November (13 mm0.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 30% in May to 67% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 17%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (2 mph) in September to 7 km/h (4 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in December to 14.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Chakwal
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February and March and November and December: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 26 °C79 °F with 13 mm0.5 in to 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 37 °C99 °F and very wet (209 mm8.2 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 Chakwal
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1763 to 20 °C68 °F, lows 439 to 6 °C43 °F, about 39 mm1.5 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 2679 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1152 to 23 °C73 °F, about 54 mm2.1 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3494 to 41 °C105 °F, lows 2577 to 27 °C81 °F, about 158 mm6.2 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 2476 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 1050 to 22 °C71 °F, about 35 mm1.4 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 Chakwal compares
Compared with Mandi Bahauddin, about 71 km to the southeast, Chakwal is on average 2.4 °C4.3 °F cooler and receives 13% more precipitation (857 mm34 in vs 759 mm30 in). The difference is largest in May (2.9 °C5.2 °F cooler).
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Chakwal is the 82nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 7th 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: Jammu (India, Cwa), Batala (India, Cwa) and Pathankot (India, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Mandi Bahauddin 71 km · 25 °C77 °F · 759 mm30 in
- Rawalpindi 76 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,004 mm40 in
- Jhelum 82 km · 25 °C78 °F · 883 mm35 in
- New Mirpur City 87 km · 24 °C75 °F · 883 mm35 in
- Jauharabad 89 km · 26 °C78 °F · 572 mm23 in
- Sargodha 96 km · 26 °C79 °F · 480 mm19 in
- Sahiwal 117 km · 26 °C79 °F · 480 mm19 in
- Pindi Bhattian 122 km · 26 °C79 °F · 520 mm20 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Chakwal?
June is the warmest month in Chakwal, with an average high of 41 °C (105 °F) and an average low of 27 °C (81 °F).
What is the coldest month in Chakwal?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 17 °C (63 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (39 °F).
When does it rain the most in Chakwal?
July is the wettest month with about 209 mm (8.2 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 13 mm (0.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Chakwal?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February and March and November and December.
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 448 m, while Chakwal lies at about 523 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −0.5 °C0.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.