Chunian climate
Chunian (Pakistan) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C80 °F, and about 403 mm16 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Chunian climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2068 | 642 | 1355 | 120.5 |
| Feb | 2476 | 847 | 1661 | 200.8 |
| Mar | 3188 | 1458 | 2373 | 261.0 |
| Apr | 38100 | 2169 | 2984 | 160.6 |
| May | 43110 | 2781 | 3595 | 160.6 |
| Jun | 44111 | 3187 | 3799 | 542.1 |
| Jul | 41106 | 3086 | 3696 | 1044.1 |
| Aug | 40103 | 2983 | 3493 | 753.0 |
| Sep | 38100 | 2577 | 3189 | 542.1 |
| Oct | 3594 | 1967 | 2780 | 50.2 |
| Nov | 2882 | 1355 | 2069 | 130.5 |
| Dec | 2272 | 846 | 1559 | 70.3 |
| Year | 44111 | 642 | 2680 | 40316 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41% | 38% | 2.9 | 10:21 |
| Feb | 42% | 36% | 4.1 | 11:03 |
| Mar | 37% | 34% | 5.3 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 29% | 43% | 6.4 | 12:54 |
| May | 22% | 46% | 6.9 | 13:43 |
| Jun | 30% | 55% | 6.3 | 14:09 |
| Jul | 46% | 56% | 5.7 | 13:58 |
| Aug | 50% | 48% | 5.6 | 13:16 |
| Sep | 47% | 23% | 5.4 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 33% | 14% | 4.5 | 11:21 |
| Nov | 32% | 22% | 3.4 | 10:32 |
| Dec | 35% | 28% | 2.9 | 10:09 |
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 Chunian is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 44 °C111 °F and a low of 31 °C87 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 20 °C68 °F and lows 6 °C42 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.3 °C43.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 403 mm16 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 58% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–January and April and May. The wettest month is July (104 mm4.1 in), the driest is October (5 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 22% in May to 50% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in October to 7 km/h (4 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Chunian
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 7 mm0.3 in to 20 mm0.8 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 Chunian
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2068 to 24 °C76 °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 3188 to 43 °C110 °F, lows 1458 to 27 °C81 °F, about 19 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 40103 to 44 °C111 °F, lows 2983 to 31 °C87 °F, about 77 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2882 to 38 °C100 °F, lows 1355 to 25 °C77 °F, about 24 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Chunian compares
Compared with Lahore, about 75 km to the northeast, Chunian is on average 0.7 °C1.3 °F warmer and receives 32% less precipitation (403 mm16 in vs 591 mm23 in). The difference is largest in August (1.5 °C2.8 °F warmer).
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Chunian is the 52nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 34th 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: Muktsar (India, BSh), Firozpur (India, BSh) and Abohar (India, BWh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Okara (pop. 533,693) and Renala Khurd (pop. 100,054). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Chunian, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Phool Nagar 26 km · 26 °C79 °F · 403 mm16 in
- Kasur 48 km · 26 °C79 °F · 490 mm19 in
- Firozpur 61 km · 26 °C79 °F · 490 mm19 in
- Haveli Lakha 63 km · 27 °C80 °F · 340 mm13 in
- Lahore 75 km · 26 °C78 °F · 591 mm23 in
- Muktsar 75 km · 26 °C79 °F · 421 mm17 in
- Shekhupura 83 km · 26 °C79 °F · 494 mm19 in
- Abohar 94 km · 27 °C80 °F · 382 mm15 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Chunian?
June is the warmest month in Chunian, with an average high of 44 °C (111 °F) and an average low of 31 °C (87 °F).
What is the coldest month in Chunian?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 20 °C (68 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (42 °F).
When does it rain the most in Chunian?
July is the wettest month with about 104 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Chunian?
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.