Weather radar Karachi
Real-time precipitation radar · Sindh · Pakistan
Karachi climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Karachi shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 24.6° | 29° | 32.7° | 34.8° | 35.4° | 34.7° | 33.4° | 31.3° | 32.9° | 34.3° | 31.6° | 27.1° |
| Avg low (°C) | 13.1° | 17.3° | 21.1° | 24.6° | 27.6° | 28.9° | 28.8° | 27.3° | 27° | 25.1° | 20.4° | 15.2° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 95 | 80 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunshine hours | 303 | 289 | 339 | 344 | 385 | 357 | 309 | 286 | 317 | 326 | 299 | 296 |
| Humidity | 55% | 61% | 60% | 68% | 72% | 74% | 78% | 81% | 78% | 67% | 60% | 53% |
Best time to visit Karachi
The best time to visit Karachi is typically May. In this month the average high is 35.4°C, precipitation is 0 mm and sunshine duration is 385 hours. The annual average high is 31.8°C, total annual precipitation is 244 mm (32 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3850 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Karachi
How up to date is the weather radar for Karachi?
The weather radar for Karachi is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Karachi?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Karachi: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Karachi?
The thunderstorm potential for Karachi is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Karachi.
What is the climate like in Karachi?
Karachi has an annual average high of 31.8°C. The warmest month is May (avg high 35.4°C), the coldest January (avg low 13.1°C). The wettest month is July with 95 mm, the driest May with 0 mm. Total annual precipitation is 244 mm (32 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3850 hours.