Dera Ghazi Khan climate
Dera Ghazi Khan (Pakistan) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C83 °F, and about 201 mm7.9 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Dera Ghazi Khan climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2171 | 846 | 1558 | 80.3 |
| Feb | 2577 | 1051 | 1864 | 140.5 |
| Mar | 3289 | 1661 | 2475 | 371.5 |
| Apr | 38101 | 2373 | 3087 | 130.5 |
| May | 44111 | 2883 | 3697 | 130.5 |
| Jun | 45113 | 3290 | 39102 | 271.1 |
| Jul | 44111 | 3391 | 38101 | 321.3 |
| Aug | 42108 | 3188 | 3798 | 261.0 |
| Sep | 41105 | 2781 | 3493 | 180.7 |
| Oct | 3697 | 2170 | 2983 | 40.2 |
| Nov | 2984 | 1559 | 2271 | 20.1 |
| Dec | 2374 | 1050 | 1762 | 70.3 |
| Year | 45113 | 846 | 2883 | 2017.9 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33% | 31% | 3.3 | 10:24 |
| Feb | 34% | 37% | 4.2 | 11:05 |
| Mar | 32% | 40% | 5.3 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 26% | 41% | 6.4 | 12:52 |
| May | 19% | 37% | 6.9 | 13:39 |
| Jun | 27% | 43% | 6.6 | 14:04 |
| Jul | 36% | 53% | 5.9 | 13:54 |
| Aug | 39% | 50% | 5.7 | 13:13 |
| Sep | 33% | 29% | 5.5 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 23% | 14% | 4.7 | 11:23 |
| Nov | 26% | 23% | 3.6 | 10:36 |
| Dec | 29% | 25% | 3.1 | 10:13 |
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 Dera Ghazi Khan is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 45 °C113 °F and a low of 32 °C90 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 21 °C71 °F and lows 8 °C46 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.1 °C43.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 201 mm7.9 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 42% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: September–February and April and May. The wettest month is March (37 mm1.5 in), the driest is November (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 19% in May to 39% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in December to 10 km/h (6 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Dera Ghazi Khan
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 21 °C71 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 2 mm0.1 in to 14 mm0.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 45 °C113 °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 Dera Ghazi Khan
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2171 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 846 to 10 °C51 °F, about 10 mm0.4 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 3289 to 44 °C111 °F, lows 1661 to 28 °C83 °F, about 21 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 42108 to 45 °C113 °F, lows 3188 to 33 °C91 °F, about 28 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2984 to 41 °C105 °F, lows 1559 to 27 °C81 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Dera Ghazi Khan compares
Compared with Jalalpur Pirwala, about 82 km to the southeast, Dera Ghazi Khan is on average 0.4 °C0.7 °F warmer and receives 14% more precipitation (201 mm7.9 in vs 177 mm7.0 in). The difference is largest in December (0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer).
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Dera Ghazi Khan is the 21st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 62nd 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).
Nearby places
- Kot Addu 57 km · 27 °C81 °F · 226 mm8.9 in
- Dajal 60 km · 28 °C83 °F · 184 mm7.2 in
- Shujaabad 66 km · 28 °C82 °F · 198 mm7.8 in
- Taunsa 73 km · 28 °C82 °F · 224 mm8.8 in
- Jalalpur Pirwala 82 km · 28 °C82 °F · 177 mm7.0 in
- Multan 82 km · 28 °C82 °F · 198 mm7.8 in
- Qadirpur Ran 103 km · 27 °C81 °F · 238 mm9.4 in
- Layyah 106 km · 27 °C81 °F · 275 mm11 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Dera Ghazi Khan?
June is the warmest month in Dera Ghazi Khan, with an average high of 45 °C (113 °F) and an average low of 32 °C (90 °F).
What is the coldest month in Dera Ghazi Khan?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 21 °C (71 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (46 °F).
When does it rain the most in Dera Ghazi Khan?
March is the wettest month with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Dera Ghazi Khan?
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 245 m, while Dera Ghazi Khan lies at about 125 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.8 °C1.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.