Sahiwal climate
Sahiwal (Pakistan) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 480 mm19 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Sahiwal climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2068 | 642 | 1355 | 130.5 |
| Feb | 2374 | 847 | 1661 | 291.2 |
| Mar | 3086 | 1457 | 2272 | 391.5 |
| Apr | 3798 | 2069 | 2883 | 351.4 |
| May | 43109 | 2780 | 3594 | 200.8 |
| Jun | 44111 | 3187 | 3799 | 562.2 |
| Jul | 41106 | 3187 | 3697 | 1265.0 |
| Aug | 40104 | 2984 | 3494 | 793.1 |
| Sep | 38100 | 2578 | 3289 | 532.1 |
| Oct | 3494 | 1967 | 2780 | 100.4 |
| Nov | 2882 | 1355 | 2068 | 80.3 |
| Dec | 2272 | 846 | 1559 | 100.4 |
| Year | 44111 | 642 | 2679 | 48019 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42% | 39% | 2.8 | 10:16 |
| Feb | 45% | 39% | 3.9 | 11:00 |
| Mar | 41% | 39% | 5.2 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 34% | 43% | 6.3 | 12:56 |
| May | 24% | 45% | 6.8 | 13:47 |
| Jun | 28% | 52% | 6.5 | 14:14 |
| Jul | 45% | 56% | 5.7 | 14:03 |
| Aug | 50% | 48% | 5.5 | 13:19 |
| Sep | 46% | 27% | 5.3 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 34% | 16% | 4.4 | 11:20 |
| Nov | 33% | 26% | 3.3 | 10:28 |
| Dec | 35% | 31% | 2.8 | 10:04 |
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 Sahiwal is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 44 °C111 °F and a low of 31 °C87 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 20 °C68 °F and lows 6 °C42 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.7 °C44.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 480 mm19 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 54% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–January. The wettest month is July (126 mm5.0 in), the driest is November (8 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 24% in May to 50% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in October to 7 km/h (4 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Sahiwal
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 8 mm0.3 in to 39 mm1.5 in of precipitation 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 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 Sahiwal
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2068 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 642 to 8 °C47 °F, about 18 mm0.7 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 3086 to 43 °C109 °F, lows 1457 to 27 °C80 °F, about 32 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 40104 to 44 °C111 °F, lows 2984 to 31 °C87 °F, about 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2882 to 38 °C100 °F, lows 1355 to 25 °C78 °F, about 24 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Sahiwal compares
Compared with Sargodha, about 35 km to the east, Sahiwal has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Sahiwal is the 55th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 29th 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: Firozpur (India, BSh), Muktsar (India, BSh) and Moga (India, BSh).
Nearby places
- Sargodha 35 km · 26 °C79 °F · 480 mm19 in
- Jauharabad 35 km · 26 °C78 °F · 572 mm23 in
- Chiniot 67 km · 26 °C79 °F · 427 mm17 in
- Jhang Sadr 78 km · 26 °C80 °F · 406 mm16 in
- Pindi Bhattian 89 km · 26 °C79 °F · 520 mm20 in
- Faisalabad 95 km · 26 °C79 °F · 427 mm17 in
- Gojra 98 km · 27 °C80 °F · 327 mm13 in
- Mianwali 101 km · 26 °C78 °F · 463 mm18 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sahiwal?
June is the warmest month in Sahiwal, with an average high of 44 °C (111 °F) and an average low of 31 °C (87 °F).
What is the coldest month in Sahiwal?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 20 °C (68 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (42 °F).
When does it rain the most in Sahiwal?
July is the wettest month with about 126 mm (5.0 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Sahiwal?
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.