Rahim Yar Khan climate
Rahim Yar Khan (Pakistan) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C83 °F, and about 157 mm6.2 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Rahim Yar Khan climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2373 | 846 | 1559 | 50.2 |
| Feb | 2780 | 1151 | 1966 | 90.4 |
| Mar | 3392 | 1762 | 2577 | 150.6 |
| Apr | 40103 | 2374 | 3188 | 120.5 |
| May | 45112 | 2883 | 3698 | 120.5 |
| Jun | 45113 | 3289 | 38101 | 140.6 |
| Jul | 43110 | 3290 | 38100 | 301.2 |
| Aug | 42107 | 3086 | 3697 | 311.2 |
| Sep | 41105 | 2781 | 3493 | 180.7 |
| Oct | 3799 | 2170 | 2985 | 20.1 |
| Nov | 3086 | 1559 | 2373 | 20.1 |
| Dec | 2476 | 1050 | 1763 | 60.2 |
| Year | 45113 | 846 | 2883 | 1576.2 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32% | 28% | 3.8 | 10:31 |
| Feb | 31% | 30% | 4.7 | 11:09 |
| Mar | 28% | 29% | 6.0 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 23% | 30% | 6.8 | 12:49 |
| May | 21% | 27% | 7.2 | 13:33 |
| Jun | 31% | 38% | 6.9 | 13:56 |
| Jul | 39% | 48% | 6.4 | 13:47 |
| Aug | 43% | 43% | 6.3 | 13:09 |
| Sep | 37% | 21% | 6.0 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 24% | 13% | 5.3 | 11:26 |
| Nov | 25% | 18% | 4.1 | 10:42 |
| Dec | 29% | 23% | 3.6 | 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 Rahim Yar Khan is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 45 °C113 °F and a low of 32 °C89 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 23 °C73 °F and lows 8 °C46 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23 °C41.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 157 mm6.2 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 51% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: September–June. The wettest month is August (31 mm1.2 in), the driest is November (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 21% in May to 43% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 13%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (3 mph) in October to 12 km/h (7 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Rahim Yar Khan
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–February: average highs of 23 °C73 °F to 27 °C80 °F with 5 mm0.2 in to 9 mm0.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 45 °C113 °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 Rahim Yar Khan
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2373 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 846 to 11 °C51 °F, about 7 mm0.3 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 3392 to 45 °C112 °F, lows 1762 to 28 °C83 °F, about 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 42107 to 45 °C113 °F, lows 3086 to 32 °C90 °F, about 25 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 3086 to 41 °C105 °F, lows 1559 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 Rahim Yar Khan compares
Compared with Sukkur, about 163 km to the southwest, Rahim Yar Khan is on average 0.3 °C0.6 °F cooler and receives 13% more precipitation (157 mm6.2 in vs 139 mm5.5 in). The difference is largest in March (0.8 °C1.5 °F cooler).
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Rahim Yar Khan is the 13th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 82nd 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: Bikaner (India, BWh), Sri Ganganagar (India, BWh) and Bahla (Oman, BWh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Saddiqabad (pop. 274,210). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Rahim Yar Khan, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Khanpur 43 km · 28 °C83 °F · 162 mm6.4 in
- Ghotki 107 km · 29 °C84 °F · 135 mm5.3 in
- Ahmadpur East 123 km · 28 °C82 °F · 166 mm6.5 in
- Dajal 127 km · 28 °C83 °F · 184 mm7.2 in
- Pano Aqil 133 km · 29 °C84 °F · 135 mm5.3 in
- Jalalpur Pirwala 150 km · 28 °C82 °F · 177 mm7.0 in
- Sukkur 163 km · 29 °C84 °F · 139 mm5.5 in
- Shikarpur 171 km · 29 °C84 °F · 146 mm5.8 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Rahim Yar Khan?
June is the warmest month in Rahim Yar Khan, with an average high of 45 °C (113 °F) and an average low of 32 °C (89 °F).
What is the coldest month in Rahim Yar Khan?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 23 °C (73 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (46 °F).
When does it rain the most in Rahim Yar Khan?
August is the wettest month with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Rahim Yar Khan?
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.