Jhelum climate
Jhelum (Pakistan) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C78 °F, and about 883 mm35 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Jhelum climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1967 | 846 | 1456 | 371.4 |
| Feb | 2272 | 1050 | 1661 | 642.5 |
| Mar | 2883 | 1559 | 2171 | 692.7 |
| Apr | 3494 | 2068 | 2781 | 471.9 |
| May | 41105 | 2679 | 3392 | 391.6 |
| Jun | 42108 | 2985 | 3697 | 863.4 |
| Jul | 39102 | 2984 | 3493 | 2238.8 |
| Aug | 3697 | 2781 | 3289 | 1877.4 |
| Sep | 3595 | 2576 | 3086 | 763.0 |
| Oct | 3290 | 1967 | 2678 | 190.8 |
| Nov | 2780 | 1457 | 2069 | 140.5 |
| Dec | 2271 | 1050 | 1660 | 210.8 |
| Year | 42108 | 846 | 2578 | 88335 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45% | 42% | 3.0 | 10:12 |
| Feb | 50% | 45% | 3.8 | 10:58 |
| Mar | 47% | 43% | 5.2 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 40% | 49% | 6.3 | 12:57 |
| May | 29% | 48% | 7.1 | 13:50 |
| Jun | 33% | 48% | 7.0 | 14:19 |
| Jul | 56% | 58% | 6.0 | 14:07 |
| Aug | 66% | 52% | 5.6 | 13:21 |
| Sep | 59% | 29% | 5.5 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 43% | 18% | 4.8 | 11:18 |
| Nov | 37% | 30% | 3.6 | 10:25 |
| Dec | 38% | 34% | 3.0 | 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 Jhelum is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 42 °C108 °F and a low of 29 °C85 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 19 °C67 °F and lows 8 °C46 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.4 °C40.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 883 mm35 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 56% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October and November. The wettest month is July (223 mm8.8 in), the driest is November (14 mm0.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 29% in May to 66% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 18%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 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 Jhelum
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 14 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 39 °C102 °F and very wet (223 mm8.8 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 Jhelum
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1967 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 846 to 10 °C50 °F, about 41 mm1.6 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 2883 to 41 °C105 °F, lows 1559 to 26 °C79 °F, about 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3697 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 2781 to 29 °C85 °F, about 166 mm6.5 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 2780 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 1457 to 25 °C76 °F, about 36 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Jhelum compares
Compared with Sialkot, about 90 km to the southeast, Jhelum has practically the same average temperature and receives 5% more precipitation (883 mm35 in vs 839 mm33 in). The difference is largest in December (0.6 °C1.2 °F warmer).
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Jhelum is the 67th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 4th 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), Pathankot (India, Cwa) and Batala (India, Cwa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Kharian (pop. 103,036). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Jhelum, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- New Mirpur City 24 km · 24 °C75 °F · 883 mm35 in
- Mandi Bahauddin 45 km · 25 °C77 °F · 759 mm30 in
- Chakwal 82 km · 23 °C73 °F · 857 mm34 in
- Sialkot 90 km · 25 °C77 °F · 839 mm33 in
- Hafizabad 96 km · 25 °C78 °F · 616 mm24 in
- Gujranwala 97 km · 25 °C77 °F · 717 mm28 in
- Rawalpindi 97 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,004 mm40 in
- Jammu 108 km · 25 °C76 °F · 917 mm36 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Jhelum?
June is the warmest month in Jhelum, with an average high of 42 °C (108 °F) and an average low of 29 °C (85 °F).
What is the coldest month in Jhelum?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 19 °C (67 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (46 °F).
When does it rain the most in Jhelum?
July is the wettest month with about 223 mm (8.8 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 14 mm (0.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Jhelum?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
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 384 m, while Jhelum lies at about 230 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1 °C1.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.