January weather forecast
Islamabad, Pakistan

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The mighty landmark of the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan
The mighty landmark of the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan

Weather in January

January marks the onset of winter in Islamabad, Pakistan. The temperatures significantly drop and the city experiences the chill of winter with the temperatures falling to a low of 7.1°C (44.8°F) and only hitting a high of 17.6°C (63.7°F). This month also has clear skies with a low likelihood of cloud cover. The city experiences intermittent rainfall, not a constant drizzle, which becomes a blessing in the cold weather. This gives Islamabad its distinctive winter charm, making it a perfect haven for tourists seeking a peaceful retreat.

Temperature

January stands out as Islamabad's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 17.6°C (63.7°F) and a low-temperature of 7.1°C (44.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Islamabad is 38%.

Rainfall

In Islamabad, Pakistan, in January, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Islamabad, there are 119.8 rainfall days, and 524mm (20.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 12min.
On the first day of January in Islamabad, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:36 pm PKT.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Islamabad. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Islamabad?

January is Islamabad's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 17.6°C (63.7°F) and lows of 7.1°C (44.8°F).

What is the temperature in January in Islamabad?

In Islamabad, in January, the average high-temperature is 17.6°C (63.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 7.1°C (44.8°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Islamabad?

In January, the average relative humidity is 38%.

How much does it rain in Islamabad in January?

In January, in Islamabad, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout January, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Islamabad?

The average day length in January is 10h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Islamabad?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Islamabad, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:36 pm PKT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Islamabad?

The month with the least sunshine in Islamabad, Pakistan, is January, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Islamabad?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Islamabad?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Islamabad?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Islamabad, Pakistan

Average temperature in January - Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Average high temperature in January: 17.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (39.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (28.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.1°C).

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Average pressure in January
Islamabad, Pakistan

Average pressure in January - Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Average pressure in January: 1018.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (998.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Islamabad, Pakistan

Average wind speed in January - Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Average wind speed in January: 8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.8km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Islamabad, Pakistan

Average humidity in January - Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Average humidity in January: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (53%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, June and December (26%).

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Average rainfall in January
Islamabad, Pakistan

Average rainfall in January - Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Average rainfall in January: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (119mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (9mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Islamabad, Pakistan

Average rainfall days in January - Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.2 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Islamabad, Pakistan

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Islamabad, Pakistan

Average sunshine days in January - Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Islamabad, Pakistan

Average UV index in January - Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in January
Islamabad, Pakistan

Average cloud cover in January - Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Average cloud cover in January: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in January
Islamabad, Pakistan

Average visibility in January - Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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Islamabad, Pakistan

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