Peshawar climate
Peshawar (Pakistan) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 24 °C76 °F, and about 706 mm28 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Peshawar climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1864 | 541 | 1153 | 351.4 | 2 |
| Feb | 2069 | 744 | 1457 | 943.7 | 1 |
| Mar | 2679 | 1254 | 1966 | 903.5 | 0 |
| Apr | 3290 | 1763 | 2577 | 763.0 | 0 |
| May | 39102 | 2373 | 3188 | 481.9 | 0 |
| Jun | 43109 | 2882 | 3596 | 572.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 41106 | 2983 | 3595 | 973.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 38101 | 2780 | 3391 | 933.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 3698 | 2374 | 3086 | 421.7 | 0 |
| Oct | 3290 | 1864 | 2577 | 281.1 | 0 |
| Nov | 2678 | 1253 | 1965 | 251.0 | 0 |
| Dec | 2069 | 744 | 1457 | 210.8 | 0 |
| Year | 43109 | 541 | 2476 | 70628 | 3 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46% | 49% | 3.0 | 10:07 |
| Feb | 53% | 56% | 3.5 | 10:55 |
| Mar | 53% | 56% | 4.7 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 48% | 52% | 6.1 | 12:00 |
| May | 35% | 43% | 7.3 | 13:55 |
| Jun | 30% | 37% | 7.7 | 14:24 |
| Jul | 47% | 50% | 7.0 | 14:12 |
| Aug | 57% | 51% | 6.3 | 13:25 |
| Sep | 50% | 33% | 5.8 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 37% | 26% | 4.8 | 11:16 |
| Nov | 38% | 39% | 3.5 | 10:20 |
| Dec | 39% | 42% | 2.9 | 9:54 |
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 Peshawar is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 43 °C109 °F and a low of 28 °C82 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 18 °C64 °F and lows 5 °C41 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.9 °C43 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 706 mm28 in. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 37% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (97 mm3.8 in), the driest is December (21 mm0.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 30% in June to 57% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 26%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (2 mph) in October 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 Peshawar
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and November and December. Average highs then reach 20 °C69 °F to 26 °C79 °F. Precipitation is 21 mm0.8 in to 90 mm3.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 41 °C106 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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.
Peshawar weather by month
- January18 °C64 °F / 5 °C41 °F
- February20 °C69 °F / 7 °C44 °F
- March26 °C79 °F / 12 °C54 °F
- April32 °C90 °F / 17 °C63 °F
- May39 °C102 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- June43 °C109 °F / 28 °C82 °F
- July41 °C106 °F / 29 °C83 °F
- August38 °C101 °F / 27 °C80 °F
- September36 °C98 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- October32 °C90 °F / 18 °C64 °F
- November26 °C78 °F / 12 °C53 °F
- December20 °C69 °F / 7 °C44 °F
What to pack for Peshawar
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1864 to 20 °C69 °F, lows 541 to 7 °C44 °F, about 50 mm2.0 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 2679 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1254 to 23 °C73 °F, about 71 mm2.8 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 38101 to 43 °C109 °F, lows 2780 to 29 °C83 °F, about 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2678 to 36 °C98 °F, lows 1253 to 23 °C74 °F, about 32 mm1.2 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 Peshawar compares
The nearest larger place is Lahore, about 376 km to the southeast. Compared with it, Peshawar is on average 1.5 °C2.7 °F cooler. It receives 20% more precipitation (706 mm28 in vs 591 mm23 in). The difference is largest in April (3.7 °C6.7 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 92 places in Pakistan. By annual mean temperature, Peshawar is the 78th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 16th wettest. See all of them on the Pakistan climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Jalalabad (Afghanistan, BSh), Jammu (India, Cwa) and Pathankot (India, Cwa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Charsadda (pop. 120,170). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Peshawar, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Shabqadar 23 km · 24 °C76 °F · 639 mm25 in
- Climate in Mardan 48 km · 24 °C76 °F · 706 mm28 in
- Climate in Kohat 49 km · 23 °C74 °F · 631 mm25 in
- Climate in Tordher 65 km · 25 °C77 °F · 848 mm33 in
- Climate in Mingora 112 km · 19 °C67 °F · 684 mm27 in
- Climate in Jalalabad 114 km · 23 °C73 °F · 576 mm23 in
- Climate in Rawalpindi 143 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,004 mm40 in
- Climate in Bannu 145 km · 24 °C76 °F · 549 mm22 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Peshawar?
June is the warmest month in Peshawar. Its average high is 43 °C (109 °F) and its average low is 28 °C (82 °F).
What is the coldest month in Peshawar?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 18 °C (64 °F) and its average low is 5 °C (41 °F).
When does it rain the most in Peshawar?
July is the wettest month with about 97 mm (3.8 in) of precipitation. December is the driest with about 21 mm (0.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Peshawar?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are 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. The gaps are largest 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 515 m, while Peshawar lies at about 340 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.1 °C2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.