Taunsa climate
Taunsa (Pakistan) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 224 mm8.8 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Taunsa climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2170 | 745 | 1457 | 90.4 |
| Feb | 2576 | 1050 | 1763 | 160.6 |
| Mar | 3187 | 1560 | 2374 | 401.6 |
| Apr | 3799 | 2271 | 3085 | 140.6 |
| May | 43110 | 2882 | 3596 | 120.5 |
| Jun | 45113 | 3289 | 38101 | 271.1 |
| Jul | 44110 | 3290 | 38100 | 381.5 |
| Aug | 42108 | 3187 | 3698 | 291.1 |
| Sep | 40104 | 2780 | 3392 | 200.8 |
| Oct | 3596 | 2069 | 2882 | 80.3 |
| Nov | 2883 | 1457 | 2170 | 40.2 |
| Dec | 2374 | 949 | 1661 | 70.3 |
| Year | 45113 | 745 | 2882 | 2248.8 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35% | 31% | 3.3 | 10:22 |
| Feb | 36% | 37% | 4.2 | 11:04 |
| Mar | 34% | 40% | 5.3 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 27% | 41% | 6.4 | 12:53 |
| May | 20% | 37% | 6.9 | 13:42 |
| Jun | 26% | 43% | 6.6 | 14:07 |
| Jul | 37% | 53% | 5.9 | 13:57 |
| Aug | 39% | 50% | 5.7 | 13:15 |
| Sep | 33% | 29% | 5.5 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 24% | 14% | 4.7 | 11:22 |
| Nov | 27% | 23% | 3.6 | 10:33 |
| Dec | 29% | 25% | 3.1 | 10:10 |
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 Taunsa 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 21 °C70 °F and lows 7 °C45 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.1 °C43.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 224 mm8.8 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 42% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: September–February and April and May. The wettest month is March (40 mm1.6 in), the driest is November (4 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 20% in May to 39% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in December to 9 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Taunsa
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 4 mm0.2 in to 16 mm0.6 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 Taunsa
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2170 to 25 °C76 °F, lows 745 to 10 °C50 °F, about 11 mm0.4 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 3187 to 43 °C110 °F, lows 1560 to 28 °C82 °F, about 22 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 42108 to 45 °C113 °F, lows 3187 to 32 °C90 °F, about 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2883 to 40 °C104 °F, lows 1457 to 27 °C80 °F, about 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Taunsa compares
Compared with Layyah, about 40 km to the northeast, Taunsa is on average 0.6 °C1.2 °F warmer and receives 18% less precipitation (224 mm8.8 in vs 275 mm11 in). The difference is largest in December (1.3 °C2.3 °F warmer).
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Taunsa is the 34th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 55th 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: Sri Ganganagar (India, BWh), Hanumangarh (India, BWh) and Abohar (India, BWh).
Nearby places
- Layyah 40 km · 27 °C81 °F · 275 mm11 in
- Kot Addu 40 km · 27 °C81 °F · 226 mm8.9 in
- Dera Ghazi Khan 73 km · 28 °C83 °F · 201 mm7.9 in
- Multan 97 km · 28 °C82 °F · 198 mm7.8 in
- Qadirpur Ran 108 km · 27 °C81 °F · 238 mm9.4 in
- Bhakkar 110 km · 26 °C80 °F · 333 mm13 in
- Shujaabad 110 km · 28 °C82 °F · 198 mm7.8 in
- Dera Ismail Khan 128 km · 26 °C79 °F · 355 mm14 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Taunsa?
June is the warmest month in Taunsa, with an average high of 45 °C (113 °F) and an average low of 32 °C (89 °F).
What is the coldest month in Taunsa?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 21 °C (70 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (45 °F).
When does it rain the most in Taunsa?
March is the wettest month with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Taunsa?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 381 m, while Taunsa lies at about 175 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.3 °C2.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.