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When is the best time to visit Peshawar?

Find the best time to travel to Peshawar, Pakistan, with month-by-month weather, temperatures and precipitation. Also compare the local tourist crowds and the activities to do on-site.

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Peshawar : best time to go in brief
The least favorable
July
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Best time to go to Peshawar

Our tips and advice for choosing the best time to travel to Peshawar.

The maximum temperature in Peshawar is on average 31°C over the year, with values generally ranging between 19°C in January and 43°C in June. About 623 mm of precipitation falls per year, with a minimum of 7 mm in December and a maximum of 114 mm in July.

The weather is pleasant to stay to Peshawar in: February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December. However, the period when the weather is truly ideal is March, April, October and November.

For hiking and trekking, the best months are January, February, March, October, November and December.

In terms of crowd levels, the quietest periods are in January, while crowding is high in April, July, November and December.

Climate

Climate of Peshawar, Pakistan

Temperatures, rain, sunshine and humidity allow you to quickly read the climate month by month in Peshawar.

Climate charts in Peshawar

Temperatures

Average curve and range between monthly minima and maxima.
Average Min / max

Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall observed each month.
Average rainfall Days with significant precipitation (>5 mm) Days with precipitation

Average daily sunshine

Average sunshine hours per day by month.
Sunshine hours

Relative humidity

Average humidity observed over the months.
Average humidity

What is the climate type in Peshawar?

Peshawar has a mediterranean climate, which is a type of temperate climate. More precisely, according to the Köppen-Geiger classification, it is a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa).

Activities

What to do in Peshawar and the best time to go depending on your interests?

Identify the best times for each travel desire in Peshawar and the activities you wish to do there.

Activity calendar

Each dot indicates, month by month, whether conditions are more or less favorable in Peshawar.

Very favorable Potentially favorable Unfavourable
Activity Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Hiking and trekking
Cultural visits and heritage
Nature and landscapes
Gastronomy
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Crowd levels and tourist seasons

Compare the busiest periods and the quieter months to plan your trip to Peshawar according to the atmosphere you seek.

Peak crowds
December
High season
AprilJulyNovember
Mid-season
FebruaryMarchMayJuneAugustSeptemberOctober
Quieter period
January
Crowds at a glance

How do visitor numbers change in Peshawar?

Visitor numbers in Peshawar vary significantly depending on the time of year. The choice of month can therefore really change the atmosphere of the trip: livelier in high season, more relaxed and quieter in low season.

The high season is concentrated mainly in April, July, November and December, with more visitors, a livelier atmosphere and often increased demand for accommodations.

To travel with fewer crowds, the months of January, February, March, May, June, August, September and October are generally the most interesting in terms of crowds.

Updated on 15/09/2026

Visitor index month by month

An index from 0 to 100 to visualize how visitor numbers vary over the year.
Average score
49/100
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Frequently asked questions

Best time to go to Peshawar: Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we most often ask ourselves before booking.

The best weather conditions in Peshawar are concentrated over 8 months: February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December. It is during this period that the weather is considered good to ideal.

Regarding weather, the least favorable months in Peshawar are the following: July. Travel remains possible, but expect less pleasant conditions and a more flexible itinerary.

Precipitation is concentrated mainly in these months: February, July and August. The peak occurs in July, with about 114 mm of precipitation spread over approximately 4 wet days. Conversely, the driest month is December, with about 7 mm.

The hottest month in Peshawar is June, with an average of 43°C during the day and 34°C at night. The coolest is January, with 19°C during the day and 8°C at night.

The sun is at its most generous in June, with about 14.1 hours of sunshine per day. The darkest month is January, with 8.1 hours per day.

Visitor levels are significantly higher during these months: April, July, November and December. For a quieter trip, aim for January, February, March, May, June, August, September and October. Over the year, the average visitor index is 49/100.

We detail the month-by-month weather of 12 nearby destinations, including Mardan, Kohat and Mingora. Compare them to build a coherent itinerary: conditions can vary from one city to another, even over short distances.
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