Mohenjo-daro
Pakistan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Mohenjo-daro is an ancient city and Bronze Age settlement located in the Larkana District of Pakistan. As part of the Indus Valley Civilization, it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and ranks as the second most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit Mohenjo-daro is during the cooler months from November to February, when daily highs range from 23 °C to 30 °C. The area experiences extreme heat from May to June, with daily highs reaching 44 °C, and increased rainfall in July and August. Travelers should plan accordingly to avoid the hottest and wettest periods.
The nearest airport is Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport in Sukkur, located 78 km away. For international connections, Jinnah International Airport in Karachi is 287 km from the site. Mohenjo-daro is 849 km from Islamabad. Visitors can combine a trip to the ruins with a visit to the Great Bath, located directly on the site, or the Bhutto family mausoleum, which is 45 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 44 °C. The wettest is July, with about 52 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 23 | 26 | 32 | 38 | 43 | 44 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 30 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 52 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
