Jacobabad climate
Jacobabad (Pakistan) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 29 °C85 °F, and about 163 mm6.4 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Jacobabad climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2374 | 948 | 1661 | 50.2 |
| Feb | 2781 | 1253 | 2067 | 70.3 |
| Mar | 3493 | 1864 | 2678 | 150.6 |
| Apr | 40104 | 2475 | 3290 | 160.6 |
| May | 45114 | 2984 | 3799 | 331.3 |
| Jun | 46115 | 3290 | 39102 | 120.5 |
| Jul | 44112 | 3391 | 39101 | 210.8 |
| Aug | 43109 | 3188 | 3798 | 271.1 |
| Sep | 42107 | 2781 | 3594 | 170.7 |
| Oct | 38100 | 2272 | 3086 | 10.0 |
| Nov | 3188 | 1661 | 2474 | 30.1 |
| Dec | 2578 | 1152 | 1865 | 60.2 |
| Year | 46115 | 948 | 2985 | 1636.4 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27% | 27% | 3.7 | 10:32 |
| Feb | 27% | 29% | 4.6 | 11:09 |
| Mar | 25% | 29% | 5.8 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 20% | 29% | 6.8 | 12:49 |
| May | 18% | 25% | 7.3 | 13:32 |
| Jun | 28% | 32% | 7.0 | 13:56 |
| Jul | 37% | 49% | 6.4 | 13:46 |
| Aug | 39% | 43% | 6.2 | 13:09 |
| Sep | 34% | 19% | 6.0 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 20% | 9% | 5.3 | 11:26 |
| Nov | 22% | 18% | 4.1 | 10:42 |
| Dec | 24% | 23% | 3.5 | 10:21 |
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 Jacobabad is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 46 °C115 °F and a low of 32 °C90 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 23 °C74 °F and lows 9 °C48 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.8 °C41.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 163 mm6.4 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 40% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: September–April and June. The wettest month is May (33 mm1.3 in), the driest is October (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 18% in May to 39% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 9%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in October to 10 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Jacobabad
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 5 mm0.2 in to 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 46 °C115 °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 Jacobabad
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2374 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 948 to 12 °C53 °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 °C114 °F, lows 1864 to 29 °C84 °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 43109 to 46 °C115 °F, lows 3188 to 33 °C91 °F, about 20 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 42 °C107 °F, lows 1661 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 Jacobabad compares
Compared with Sukkur, about 76 km to the southeast, Jacobabad is on average 0.5 °C0.9 °F warmer and receives 17% more precipitation (163 mm6.4 in vs 139 mm5.5 in). The difference is largest in August (1.3 °C2.4 °F warmer).
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Jacobabad is the warmest by annual mean temperature and the 80th 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), Adam (Oman, BWh) and Bahla (Oman, BWh).
Nearby places
- Dera Murad Jamali 36 km · 29 °C84 °F · 171 mm6.7 in
- Shikarpur 41 km · 29 °C84 °F · 146 mm5.8 in
- Garhi Khairo 51 km · 29 °C85 °F · 147 mm5.8 in
- Shahdad Kot 71 km · 29 °C84 °F · 147 mm5.8 in
- Sukkur 76 km · 29 °C84 °F · 139 mm5.5 in
- Pano Aqil 81 km · 29 °C84 °F · 135 mm5.3 in
- Larkana 83 km · 29 °C85 °F · 129 mm5.1 in
- Ghotki 91 km · 29 °C84 °F · 135 mm5.3 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Jacobabad?
June is the warmest month in Jacobabad, with an average high of 46 °C (115 °F) and an average low of 32 °C (90 °F).
What is the coldest month in Jacobabad?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 23 °C (74 °F) and an average low of 9 °C (48 °F).
When does it rain the most in Jacobabad?
May is the wettest month with about 33 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Jacobabad?
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.