In general the best time to visit Peshawar is probably October, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are May, June, July, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
In October, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 21 sunny days in October and the temperature ranges from +63°F to +86°F.
January, February, March, April, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +93°F during September.
In May, June, July, August the weather is average. Expect around 53 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 137 mm in August.
Climate in Peshawar
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Peshawar for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+77°F
+86°F
+99°F
+108°F
+115°F
+120°F
+115°F
+111°F
+106°F
+100°F
+88°F
+79°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+63°F
+66°F
+75°F
+86°F
+97°F
+104°F
+99°F
+95°F
+93°F
+86°F
+75°F
+66°F
Minimum Temperature
+27°F
+30°F
+34°F
+43°F
+54°F
+61°F
+68°F
+66°F
+55°F
+48°F
+36°F
+30°F
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
61
60
61
55
43
42
64
72
64
57
60
60
Rain, mm
30
56
87
69
29
30
131
137
54
29
18
18
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Sunny Days
14
10
8
8
11
15
8
5
14
21
17
16
Cloud Days
11
9
9
8
7
3
2
2
2
3
8
11
Rainy Days
6
9
12
10
8
8
18
19
10
5
4
4
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Peshawar during the whole year:
The hottest month in Peshawar is June with average maximum temperature going up to +104°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +41°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Peshawar looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Peshawar is August with average humidity going up to 72%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 42%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Peshawar during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 21 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 29 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 19 rainy days and 137 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Peshawar:
What is the hottest month in Peshawar?
The hottest month in Peshawar is June with average maximum temperature of +104°F.
What is the coldest month in Peshawar?
The coldest month in Peshawar is January with minimum temperatures of +41°F.
Is Peshawar worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Peshawar in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is June with +104°F and 15 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Peshawar?
if you're looking to visit Peshawar when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, July, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being November with only 18 mm of rain.
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Peshawar, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.