Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Like most weather services, we show Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at one spot: Peshawar, its largest city. At 2:45 AM local time it was clear and 16°C (61°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr, Oct–Jan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 1%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr, Oct–JanOff season Jun–Aug
About Peshawar weather
Is it raining in Peshawar right now?
No. It’s clear and 16° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Peshawar this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–28° and lows of 13–15°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Peshawar lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Peshawar?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather by month
When is the best time to visit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is Apr, Oct–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 17°C (62°F) in January to 42°C (107°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
July is the wettest month, with about 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 21 mm (0.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 42°C (107°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F).
Does Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 97 mm (3.8 in).
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Peshawar), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Weather can differ a lot within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peshawar | Apr, Oct–Jan | None | 17–42°C | 707 mm |
| Bannu | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec | None | 16–40°C | 549 mm |
| Dera Ismail Khan | Oct–Mar | None | 19–44°C | 355 mm |
| Battagram | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | None | 11–33°C | 855 mm |
| Mingora | May–Oct | None | 5–28°C | 683 mm |
| Mardan | Apr, Oct–Jan | None | 17–42°C | 707 mm |
| Abbottabad | Apr, Sep–Nov | Jul–Aug | 14–36°C | 988 mm |
| Kohat | Oct–Dec | None | 16–39°C | 631 mm |
| Tordher | Mar–Apr, Oct–Jan | Jul | 17–41°C | 849 mm |
| Charsadda | Apr, Oct–Jan | None | 17–42°C | 707 mm |
| Shabqadar | Sep–Dec | None | 14–38°C | 639 mm |
| Swabi | Mar–Apr, Oct–Jan | Jul | 17–41°C | 849 mm |
Cities and towns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Peshawar
- Bannu
- Dera Ismail Khan
- Battagram
- Mingora
- Mardan
- Abbottabad
- Kohat
- Tordher
- Charsadda
- Shabqadar
- Swabi
- Nowshera Kalan
- Paharpur
- Topi
- Bat Khela
- Shorkot
- Mansehra
- Chitral
- Jahangira
- Haripur
- Jamrud
- Pabbi
- Buni
- Amangarh
- Khalabat
- Tank
- Havelian
- Lakki
- Hangu
- Risalpur Cantonment
- Tangi
- Utmanzai
- Zaida
- Dursh Khela
- Nowshera Cantonment
- Upper Dir
- Akora Khattak
- Thal
- Kulachi
- Oghi
- Sarai Naurang
- Lachi
- Musa Banda/Musa khan kallay
- Baffa