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Islamabad weather in March

Expect warm weather in Islamabad in March: afternoons reach about 24°C (76°F), while nights drop to around 12°C (53°F). Around 123 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than February and 6°C cooler than April.

What stands out in March

  • Keep a flexible plan: if showers roll in, shift Margalla Hills National Park to a drier part of the day.
  • Seasonally, March counts as early spring in Islamabad.
  • Temperatures are climbing — April is around 6°C warmer.
  • Expect a big gap between day and night — about 13°C.

Avg high

24°C

76°F

Avg low

12°C

53°F

Rainfall

123 mm

wet

Humidity

57%

relative

Sky

57%

cloud · often cloudy

Islamabad weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Islamabad
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January18°C / 64°F6°C / 42°F45 mm49%48%
February20°C / 68°F8°C / 46°F116 mm55%54%
March24°C / 76°F12°C / 53°F123 mm57%57%
April30°C / 87°F17°C / 62°F75 mm51%55%
May37°C / 98°F22°C / 72°F94 mm37%50%
June40°C / 104°F26°C / 79°F155 mm35%49%
July36°C / 97°F26°C / 80°F234 mm60%65%
August34°C / 92°F25°C / 77°F204 mm70%61%
September32°C / 90°F22°C / 72°F100 mm64%39%
October30°C / 86°F17°C / 63°F27 mm49%27%
November25°C / 76°F12°C / 53°F25 mm46%45%
December21°C / 69°F8°C / 46°F28 mm41%41%

What to pack for March

  • T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
  • Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
  • An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is March a good time to visit Islamabad?

Our Islamabad guide recommends: March to April or September to November — spring and autumn bring mild temperatures and clearer views of the hills.

The Margalla Hills trails (Trail 3 and Trail 5 are the most popular) are best started early in the morning before the heat and crowds build up.

Best time to visit Islamabad →

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Islamabad in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Islamabad?

March is one of the wetter months in Islamabad, with about 123 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

How warm is Islamabad in March?

Average highs are about 24°C (76°F) and average lows about 12°C (53°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Islamabad in March?

Islamabad typically gets around 123 mm of rain in March — wet.

When is the best time to visit Islamabad?

March to April or September to November — spring and autumn bring mild temperatures and clearer views of the hills.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Islamabad (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.