Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
67mm
Sun
6.1h
Weather score
37
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Islamabad, Pakistan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
January16°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
January67mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Islamabad's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
January6.1 hours average sun
January is one of Islamabad's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
January37 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMay and September to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.