Sukkur climate
Sukkur (Pakistan) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 29 °C84 °F, and about 139 mm5.5 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Sukkur climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2475 | 847 | 1661 | 60.2 |
| Feb | 2882 | 1152 | 2067 | 50.2 |
| Mar | 3594 | 1763 | 2678 | 100.4 |
| Apr | 41105 | 2374 | 3290 | 120.5 |
| May | 46114 | 2882 | 3798 | 301.2 |
| Jun | 46114 | 3187 | 38101 | 80.3 |
| Jul | 44111 | 3188 | 3799 | 170.7 |
| Aug | 42107 | 2985 | 3696 | 261.0 |
| Sep | 41106 | 2680 | 3493 | 130.5 |
| Oct | 38101 | 2170 | 3086 | 20.1 |
| Nov | 3188 | 1560 | 2374 | 60.2 |
| Dec | 2578 | 1050 | 1864 | 50.2 |
| Year | 46114 | 847 | 2984 | 1395.5 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30% | 26% | 3.8 | 10:34 |
| Feb | 28% | 28% | 4.7 | 11:11 |
| Mar | 25% | 28% | 5.9 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 22% | 31% | 6.8 | 12:48 |
| May | 23% | 27% | 7.1 | 13:30 |
| Jun | 34% | 35% | 6.8 | 13:53 |
| Jul | 41% | 50% | 6.2 | 13:44 |
| Aug | 44% | 43% | 6.1 | 13:07 |
| Sep | 40% | 20% | 6.0 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 24% | 12% | 5.3 | 11:27 |
| Nov | 24% | 17% | 4.1 | 10:44 |
| Dec | 27% | 21% | 3.6 | 10:24 |
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 Sukkur is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 46 °C114 °F and a low of 31 °C87 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 24 °C75 °F and lows 8 °C47 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.2 °C40 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 139 mm5.5 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 40% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: September–April and June and July. The wettest month is May (30 mm1.2 in), the driest is October (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 22% in April to 44% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 12%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 13 km/h (8 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Sukkur
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–February: average highs of 24 °C75 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 5 mm0.2 in to 6 mm0.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 46 °C114 °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 Sukkur
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2475 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 847 to 11 °C52 °F, about 5 mm0.2 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 3594 to 46 °C114 °F, lows 1763 to 28 °C82 °F, about 17 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 42107 to 46 °C114 °F, lows 2985 to 31 °C88 °F, about 17 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 3188 to 41 °C106 °F, lows 1560 to 26 °C80 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Sukkur compares
Compared with Hyderabad, about 261 km to the south, Sukkur is on average 1.1 °C2 °F warmer and receives 29% less precipitation (139 mm5.5 in vs 196 mm7.7 in). The difference is largest in July (4.1 °C7.5 °F warmer).
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Sukkur is the 9th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 89th 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: Nizwá (Oman, BWh), Bahla (Oman, BWh) and Adam (Oman, BWh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Khairpur Mirs (pop. 191,044). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Sukkur, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Pano Aqil 30 km · 29 °C84 °F · 135 mm5.3 in
- Shikarpur 35 km · 29 °C84 °F · 146 mm5.8 in
- Ghotki 56 km · 29 °C84 °F · 135 mm5.3 in
- Larkana 66 km · 29 °C85 °F · 129 mm5.1 in
- Jacobabad 76 km · 29 °C85 °F · 163 mm6.4 in
- Garhi Khairo 95 km · 29 °C85 °F · 147 mm5.8 in
- Shahdad Kot 95 km · 29 °C84 °F · 147 mm5.8 in
- Dera Murad Jamali 113 km · 29 °C84 °F · 171 mm6.7 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sukkur?
June is the warmest month in Sukkur, with an average high of 46 °C (114 °F) and an average low of 31 °C (87 °F).
What is the coldest month in Sukkur?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (47 °F).
When does it rain the most in Sukkur?
May is the wettest month with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Sukkur?
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.