Muzaffarabad climate
Muzaffarabad (Pakistan) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C70 °F, and about 853 mm34 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Muzaffarabad climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1458 | 440 | 949 | 542.1 |
| Feb | 1660 | 642 | 1151 | 943.7 |
| Mar | 2271 | 1050 | 1661 | 973.8 |
| Apr | 2882 | 1559 | 2171 | 893.5 |
| May | 3392 | 2068 | 2780 | 532.1 |
| Jun | 3798 | 2374 | 3086 | 682.7 |
| Jul | 3798 | 2476 | 3187 | 1254.9 |
| Aug | 3594 | 2475 | 2984 | 1254.9 |
| Sep | 3391 | 2068 | 2679 | 552.2 |
| Oct | 2983 | 1559 | 2271 | 301.2 |
| Nov | 2272 | 1050 | 1661 | 311.2 |
| Dec | 1763 | 744 | 1253 | 301.2 |
| Year | 3798 | 440 | 2170 | 85334 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59% | 72% | 2.6 | 10:05 |
| Feb | 67% | 75% | 3.1 | 10:54 |
| Mar | 63% | 74% | 4.2 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 58% | 73% | 5.4 | 13:00 |
| May | 47% | 68% | 6.6 | 13:56 |
| Jun | 47% | 66% | 6.9 | 14:26 |
| Jul | 65% | 72% | 6.4 | 14:14 |
| Aug | 73% | 70% | 5.7 | 13:26 |
| Sep | 63% | 57% | 5.5 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 48% | 56% | 4.6 | 11:15 |
| Nov | 46% | 64% | 3.2 | 10:19 |
| Dec | 50% | 67% | 2.6 | 9:52 |
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 Muzaffarabad is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °C98 °F and a low of 24 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 14 °C58 °F and lows 4 °C40 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.1 °C38 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 853 mm34 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 37% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (125 mm4.9 in), the driest is December (30 mm1.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 46% in November to 73% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 56%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in January to 6 km/h (4 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Muzaffarabad
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October and November: average highs of 22 °C71 °F to 29 °C83 °F with 30 mm1.2 in to 97 mm3.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 37 °C98 °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 Muzaffarabad
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1458 to 17 °C63 °F, lows 440 to 7 °C44 °F, about 60 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2271 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 1050 to 20 °C68 °F, about 80 mm3.1 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3594 to 37 °C98 °F, lows 2374 to 24 °C76 °F, about 106 mm4.2 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 2272 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 1050 to 20 °C68 °F, about 39 mm1.5 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.
How Muzaffarabad compares
Compared with Rawalpindi, about 94 km to the southwest, Muzaffarabad is on average 2.2 °C3.9 °F cooler and receives 15% less precipitation (853 mm34 in vs 1,004 mm40 in). The difference is largest in May (4 °C7.2 °F cooler).
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Muzaffarabad is the 84th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 9th 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: San Antonio (United States, Cfa), Austin (United States, Cfa) and Savannah (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Abbottabad 34 km · 18 °C65 °F · 988 mm39 in
- Dhirkot 38 km · 15 °C60 °F · 883 mm35 in
- Battagram 53 km · 19 °C67 °F · 853 mm34 in
- Rawalpindi 94 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,004 mm40 in
- Mingora 111 km · 19 °C67 °F · 684 mm27 in
- Tordher 117 km · 25 °C77 °F · 848 mm33 in
- Srinagar 127 km · 16 °C61 °F · 772 mm30 in
- Mardan 132 km · 24 °C76 °F · 706 mm28 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Muzaffarabad?
July is the warmest month in Muzaffarabad, with an average high of 37 °C (98 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Muzaffarabad?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 14 °C (58 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (40 °F).
When does it rain the most in Muzaffarabad?
July is the wettest month with about 125 mm (4.9 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 30 mm (1.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Muzaffarabad?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and October and November.
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 2,292 m, while Muzaffarabad lies at about 739 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +10.1 °C18.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.