Kohat climate
Kohat (Pakistan) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C74 °F, and about 631 mm25 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kohat climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1763 | 540 | 1152 | 301.2 |
| Feb | 2067 | 744 | 1356 | 783.1 |
| Mar | 2577 | 1253 | 1865 | 793.1 |
| Apr | 3188 | 1763 | 2476 | 672.6 |
| May | 38100 | 2373 | 3086 | 441.7 |
| Jun | 41106 | 2781 | 3493 | 522.0 |
| Jul | 39103 | 2882 | 3392 | 923.6 |
| Aug | 3799 | 2679 | 3289 | 873.4 |
| Sep | 3595 | 2373 | 2984 | 441.7 |
| Oct | 3188 | 1762 | 2475 | 220.9 |
| Nov | 2576 | 1152 | 1864 | 190.8 |
| Dec | 2068 | 744 | 1356 | 160.6 |
| Year | 41106 | 540 | 2374 | 63125 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45% | 39% | 3.1 | 10:09 |
| Feb | 51% | 47% | 3.6 | 10:56 |
| Mar | 52% | 49% | 4.8 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 47% | 48% | 6.1 | 12:59 |
| May | 34% | 40% | 7.0 | 13:53 |
| Jun | 31% | 37% | 7.1 | 14:22 |
| Jul | 48% | 49% | 6.2 | 14:10 |
| Aug | 56% | 49% | 5.7 | 13:23 |
| Sep | 49% | 30% | 5.4 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 37% | 20% | 4.6 | 11:17 |
| Nov | 37% | 30% | 3.4 | 10:22 |
| Dec | 37% | 32% | 3.0 | 9:56 |
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 Kohat is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 41 °C106 °F and a low of 27 °C81 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 17 °C63 °F and lows 5 °C40 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.1 °C41.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 631 mm25 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 37% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November and December. The wettest month is July (92 mm3.6 in), the driest is December (16 mm0.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 31% in June to 56% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 20%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 7 km/h (4 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Kohat
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February and March and November and December: average highs of 20 °C67 °F to 25 °C77 °F with 16 mm0.6 in to 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 41 °C106 °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 Kohat
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1763 to 20 °C68 °F, lows 540 to 7 °C44 °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 2577 to 38 °C100 °F, lows 1253 to 23 °C73 °F, about 63 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3799 to 41 °C106 °F, lows 2679 to 28 °C82 °F, about 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2576 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 1152 to 23 °C73 °F, about 29 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Kohat compares
Compared with Peshawar, about 49 km to the north, Kohat is on average 0.8 °C1.4 °F cooler and receives 11% less precipitation (631 mm25 in vs 706 mm28 in). The difference is largest in July (1.3 °C2.3 °F cooler).
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Kohat is the 80th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 20th 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: Jalalabad (Afghanistan, BSh), Jammu (India, Cwa) and Pathankot (India, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Peshawar 49 km · 24 °C76 °F · 706 mm28 in
- Shabqadar 71 km · 24 °C76 °F · 639 mm25 in
- Mardan 88 km · 24 °C76 °F · 706 mm28 in
- Tordher 90 km · 25 °C77 °F · 848 mm33 in
- Bannu 103 km · 24 °C76 °F · 549 mm22 in
- Mianwali 112 km · 26 °C78 °F · 463 mm18 in
- Jalalabad 131 km · 23 °C73 °F · 576 mm23 in
- Rawalpindi 148 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,004 mm40 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kohat?
June is the warmest month in Kohat, with an average high of 41 °C (106 °F) and an average low of 27 °C (81 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kohat?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 17 °C (63 °F) and an average low of 5 °C (40 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kohat?
July is the wettest month with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 16 mm (0.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Kohat?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February and March and November and December.
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 781 m, while Kohat lies at about 503 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.8 °C3.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.