Harappa ہڑپہ
Sahiwal, Pakistan
Harappa is an archaeological site and part of the Indus Valley Civilization located in Sahiwal District, Pakistan. It is a tentative World Heritage Site and ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia. Visitors can explore the ruins of this ancient settlement.
Planning a visit
Temperatures vary significantly throughout the year, with daily highs reaching 40 °C in May and June, alongside heavy rain reaching 81 mm in July across about 13 rainy days. Cooler months include January and December, which see daily highs of 20 °C to 22 °C and lows of 7 °C to 9 °C with minimal rainfall of 6 mm to 11 mm.
The nearest airport is Faisalabad International Airport, located 82 km away, while the capital Islamabad is 341 km away. The site is situated in Sahiwal and is managed as part of the local district's historical offerings.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 40 °C. The wettest is July, with about 81 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 20 | 23 | 28 | 35 | 40 | 40 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 33 | 27 | 22 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 11 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 42 | 81 | 65 | 31 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
