Monthly climate guide
Karachi weather in January
With highs near 25°C (76°F) and lows around 15°C (60°F), January feels warm in Karachi. Rainfall averages about 8 mm (very dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and 2°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Just 510 km apart, but Karachi runs about 2°C warmer than Rahim Yar Khan this month.
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Karachi.
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Mazar-e-Quaid and Frere Hall.
- Rain is well below Karachi's usual level (around 58% less).
January is typically Karachi's coolest month.
Avg high
25°C
76°F
Avg low
15°C
60°F
Rainfall
8 mm
very dry
Humidity
51%
relative
Sky
32%
cloud · mostly sunny
Karachi weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C / 76°F | 15°C / 60°F | 8 mm | 51% | 32% |
| February | 27°C / 80°F | 17°C / 62°F | 3 mm | 51% | 25% |
| March | 30°C / 86°F | 20°C / 68°F | 3 mm | 61% | 22% |
| April | 33°C / 92°F | 24°C / 74°F | 1 mm | 68% | 22% |
| May | 34°C / 94°F | 26°C / 80°F | 33 mm | 73% | 19% |
| June | 34°C / 94°F | 28°C / 83°F | 11 mm | 73% | 38% |
| July | 33°C / 91°F | 28°C / 82°F | 32 mm | 75% | 63% |
| August | 32°C / 89°F | 27°C / 80°F | 94 mm | 78% | 61% |
| September | 32°C / 89°F | 26°C / 78°F | 31 mm | 76% | 35% |
| October | 33°C / 91°F | 24°C / 75°F | 11 mm | 66% | 15% |
| November | 30°C / 87°F | 21°C / 69°F | 1 mm | 54% | 18% |
| December | 27°C / 80°F | 17°C / 62°F | 2 mm | 46% | 27% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- Sunglasses
Is January a good time to visit Karachi?
Our Karachi guide recommends: November to February — the cooler, drier winter months, avoiding the intense heat and humidity of summer.
Karachi's food scene runs late — many of the best-known barbecue and biryani spots hit their stride after sunset, so plan dinner accordingly.
Best time to visit Karachi →Other Pakistan cities in January
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Karachi in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Karachi?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Karachi, with highs around 25°C and about 8 mm of rain.
How warm is Karachi in January?
Average highs are about 25°C (76°F) and average lows about 15°C (60°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Karachi in January?
Karachi typically gets around 8 mm of rain in January — very dry.
When is the best time to visit Karachi?
November to February — the cooler, drier winter months, avoiding the intense heat and humidity of summer.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Karachi (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.