Ghotki climate
Ghotki (Pakistan) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 29 °C84 °F, and about 135 mm5.3 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ghotki climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2374 | 846 | 1660 | 60.2 |
| Feb | 2781 | 1152 | 1967 | 60.2 |
| Mar | 3493 | 1763 | 2678 | 100.4 |
| Apr | 40105 | 2374 | 3289 | 140.5 |
| May | 45113 | 2883 | 3798 | 150.6 |
| Jun | 45114 | 3188 | 38101 | 110.4 |
| Jul | 44110 | 3289 | 38100 | 200.8 |
| Aug | 42107 | 3086 | 3697 | 261.0 |
| Sep | 41106 | 2781 | 3493 | 160.6 |
| Oct | 38100 | 2170 | 3085 | 20.1 |
| Nov | 3188 | 1559 | 2374 | 30.1 |
| Dec | 2577 | 1049 | 1763 | 60.2 |
| Year | 45114 | 846 | 2984 | 1355.3 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31% | 26% | 3.7 | 10:33 |
| Feb | 29% | 28% | 4.6 | 11:10 |
| Mar | 26% | 27% | 5.8 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 22% | 28% | 6.8 | 12:48 |
| May | 22% | 26% | 7.2 | 13:31 |
| Jun | 32% | 35% | 6.9 | 13:54 |
| Jul | 39% | 48% | 6.3 | 13:45 |
| Aug | 42% | 44% | 6.1 | 13:08 |
| Sep | 38% | 21% | 5.9 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 24% | 11% | 5.2 | 11:26 |
| Nov | 25% | 18% | 4.0 | 10:43 |
| Dec | 28% | 21% | 3.5 | 10:22 |
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 Ghotki is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 45 °C114 °F and a low of 31 °C88 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 23 °C74 °F and lows 8 °C46 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.7 °C40.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 135 mm5.3 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 46% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: September–June. The wettest month is August (26 mm1.0 in), the driest is October (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 22% in May to 42% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 11%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 13 km/h (8 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Ghotki
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–February: average highs of 23 °C74 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 6 mm0.2 in to 6 mm0.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 45 °C114 °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 Ghotki
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2374 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 846 to 11 °C52 °F, about 6 mm0.2 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.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3493 to 45 °C113 °F, lows 1763 to 28 °C83 °F, about 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 42107 to 45 °C114 °F, lows 3086 to 32 °C89 °F, about 19 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 3188 to 41 °C106 °F, lows 1559 to 27 °C81 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Ghotki compares
Compared with Sukkur, about 56 km to the southwest, Ghotki has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Ghotki is the 10th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 90th 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: Nizwá (Oman, BWh), Bahla (Oman, BWh) and Bikaner (India, BWh).
Nearby places
- Pano Aqil 26 km · 29 °C84 °F · 135 mm5.3 in
- Sukkur 56 km · 29 °C84 °F · 139 mm5.5 in
- Shikarpur 67 km · 29 °C84 °F · 146 mm5.8 in
- Jacobabad 91 km · 29 °C85 °F · 163 mm6.4 in
- Rahim Yar Khan 107 km · 28 °C83 °F · 157 mm6.2 in
- Larkana 119 km · 29 °C85 °F · 129 mm5.1 in
- Dera Murad Jamali 123 km · 29 °C84 °F · 171 mm6.7 in
- Garhi Khairo 131 km · 29 °C85 °F · 147 mm5.8 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ghotki?
June is the warmest month in Ghotki, with an average high of 45 °C (114 °F) and an average low of 31 °C (88 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ghotki?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 23 °C (74 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (46 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ghotki?
August is the wettest month with about 26 mm (1.0 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Ghotki?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December–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.