Best time to visit Peshawar: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Peshawar are Mar, Apr, May and Oct.
Best months
Mar, Apr, May and Oct
Peak season
Mar, Apr, May and Oct
Off season
Jun, Jul and Aug
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 4.4°C – 17.5°C
Rain: 6mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 6.3/10
Feb
Temp: 7.4°C – 21.4°C
Rain: 41mm
Sunshine: 8.3h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Mar
BestTemp: 12°C – 25.9°C
Rain: 74mm
Sunshine: 8.9h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Apr
BestTemp: 16.8°C – 31°C
Rain: 69mm
Sunshine: 10.2h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
May
BestTemp: 21.7°C – 36.2°C
Rain: 31mm
Sunshine: 10.9h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Jun
Temp: 26.1°C – 40°C
Rain: 29mm
Sunshine: 11.3h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Jul
Temp: 26.2°C – 36.4°C
Rain: 126mm
Sunshine: 9.7h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Aug
Temp: 25.2°C – 34.5°C
Rain: 166mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Sep
Temp: 24°C – 35°C
Rain: 50mm
Sunshine: 10.7h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Oct
BestTemp: 17.7°C – 30.9°C
Rain: 28mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Nov
Temp: 11°C – 24°C
Rain: 14mm
Sunshine: 9.3h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Dec
Temp: 6°C – 19°C
Rain: 3mm
Sunshine: 8.4h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
When to go, and when not to
March, April, May, and October stand out as the best months to visit Peshawar, and the weather explains why. These months combine warm daytime highs, ranging from about 25.9C in March up to around 31C in April, with strong sunshine of roughly 8.9 to 10.2 hours a day and comparatively modest rainfall, while October brings the year's top visit score alongside just 28mm of rain and nearly 10 hours of daily sunshine.
The trade-off is that these same months make up the peak season, so travelers should expect more competition for lodging during these weeks. Outside this window, June brings the year's hottest days at up to 40C, and July and August bring the heaviest rain, at 126mm and 166mm respectively, which is part of why those months also carry the lowest visit scores of the year.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.