Islamabad
Capital of Pakistan
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, with a population of 1014825 in 2017. Visitors are drawn to the city by its notable sights such as Faisal Mosque, Margalla Hills, and Pakistan Monument.
What to see
The city features prominent landmarks for visitors to explore. Architectural and cultural points of interest include Faisal Mosque and Pakistan Monument. For nature and outdoor views, the Margalla Hills are a key destination.
When to go
January sees daily highs of 16 °C and lows of 4 °C with 78 mm of rain on about 7 days. February brings highs of 18 °C and lows of 6 °C with 103 mm of rain on about 6 days. March has highs of 22 °C and lows of 10 °C with 122 mm of rain on about 10 days. April records highs of 28 °C and lows of 15 °C with 80 mm of rain on about 9 days. May reaches highs of 34 °C and lows of 20 °C with 50 mm of rain on about 8 days. June has highs of 36 °C and lows of 24 °C with 84 mm of rain on about 12 days. July experiences highs of 33 °C and lows of 25 °C with 318 mm of rain on about 22 days. August sees highs of 31 °C and lows of 24 °C with 299 mm of rain on about 19 days. September brings highs of 31 °C and lows of 21 °C with 113 mm of rain on about 10 days. October records highs of 28 °C and lows of 16 °C with 36 mm of rain on about 4 days. November has highs of 23 °C and lows of 10 °C with 22 mm of rain on about 4 days. December features highs of 18 °C and lows of 6 °C with 47 mm of rain on about 3 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Islamabad International Airport, located 26 km away in Attock, Pakistan.
Top sights in Islamabad
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is July, with about 318 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 78 | 103 | 122 | 80 | 50 | 84 | 318 | 299 | 113 | 36 | 22 | 47 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 22 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Islamabad (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Daman-e-Koh
- Fatima Jinnah Park
- Golra Sharif Railway Museum
- Islamabad Zoo
- Lok Virsa Museum