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Islamabad in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Islamabad in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Islamabad in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Islamabad in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 7 rainy days and 121 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
121 mm
Total precipitation
62%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Islamabad has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Islamabad in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Islamabad for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +82°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +93°F during the day and a minimum of +50°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 46% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +90°F.

Is Islamabad warm or cold in March?

Islamabad is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +66°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +45°F to +54°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Islamabad:

Climate in Islamabad in March

Islamabad weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+66°F+73°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+32°F+36°F+46°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+97°F+104°F
Rainfall
91 mm121 mm68 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
66%62%54%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1012 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
10910
Cloudy days
131515
Rainy days
575
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +66°F to +73°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 91 mm to 121 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 62%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in February to 9 in March.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Islamabad in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Islamabad is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Islamabad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 51 mm, with a 19% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
March is one of the rainiest months in Islamabad, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Islamabad wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 42% chance of precipitation and 160 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 25 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Islamabad?

This is the weather in Islamabad in March 2023:
1 March
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+70°F
2 March
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+73°F
3 March
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+61°F
4 March
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+71°F
5 March
☁️
+73°F
6 March
☁️
+70°F
7 March
☁️
+70°F
8 March
☁️
+74°F
9 March
☁️
+74°F
10 March
☁️
+77°F
11 March
☀️
+81°F
12 March
☀️
+82°F
13 March
☀️
+85°F
14 March
☀️
+89°F
15 March
☀️
+89°F
16 March
☀️
+90°F
17 March
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+93°F
18 March
☀️
+89°F
19 March
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+86°F
20 March
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+85°F
21 March
☀️
+88°F
22 March
☀️
+88°F
23 March
☀️
+88°F
24 March
☀️
+85°F
25 March
☀️
+85°F
26 March
☀️
+88°F
27 March
☀️
+91°F
28 March
☀️
+91°F
29 March
☀️
+92°F
30 March
☀️
+90°F
31 March
☀️
+90°F
In March 2023 Islamabad had 22 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 55%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Islamabad climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Islamabad in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+70°F) and the highest in 2004 (+88°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 670 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Islamabad in March:

Is March a good time to visit Islamabad?

March is a really good time to go to Islamabad. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Islamabad.

Can you sunbathe in Islamabad in March?

March is warm in Islamabad. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Islamabad rainy in March?

Islamabad is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Islamabad in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Islamabad in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Pakistan

Check out the weather for other cities in Pakistan.

Monthly weather in Islamabad

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Islamabad, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.