You can visit swat all-round the year. However, the best time to travel is October-November. Since the Swat weather is pleasant with ideal climate conditions, the travel cost is low, and there is no peak holidays time.
Temperature uses to get high at around 14 ℃ during the mid of summer. However, in January and other cold months, the temperature is lower to an average of -26 ℃.
If you love to explore all the sights of this area during the day, July is the hottest month that has the lightest and longest days. No one wants to get wet on their holidays or stay inside. So if you are trying to travel without raining, august is the steer clear time.
Moreover, if you don’t want any sudden rain chances, travel in December as the Mingora swat weather is dry and cold at that time.
In this article, we have talked about all the climate changes and temperature info you need to consider before booking your trip.
Swat seasons
Before you proceed further, first have look at the seasons of this area. These can be different to your depending especially if you are traveling from another country. Since this region lies in the Northern Hemisphere of Pakistan, here are the seasons that fall under these months;
Seasons | Months |
Summer | June to August |
Autumn/fall | Sept to Nov |
Winter | December to February |
Spring | March to May |
Average temperature
I have mentioned a chart below that shows the maximum and minimum temperature of each month side-by-side. This way you can easily determine the difference in Kabal Swat weather throughout the year.
It is always a better idea to have a look at such charts because the temperature is a big factor when it comes to traveling to some specific location like malam jabba, Ushu forest etc.
Climate by Month
If you have already decided the month you will visit this region, take a look at the section below. I have breakdown the details of Swat weather during each month.
So you will determine either the climate will suit your needs and wants or not. Or you can search for Swat weather today on Google to check the full forecast.
January – March
- Average Temperature: – 21 ℃ to – 18 ℃
- High Temperature: -14 to -7
- Low Temperature: -26 to -19
- Average Humidity: 79 – 77 %
- Typical Sunny day: 20 – 13 days
- Typical Rainfall: 6mm – 19mm (0”) over 7 days
- Normal Snow days: 10 – 16 days
Things to pack: Thick and warm winter coats, jackets, thermals, and extra layers
April – June
- Temperature: -8 to 2
- High Temp: -3 to 5
- Low Temp: -15 to -3
- Typical Humidity: 75 – 60 %
- Sunny Days: 12 – 16 days
- Rainfall: 24 – 25 mm (1’’) over 6 days
- Snow days: 15 – 10 days
Stuff you need Same as above: Thick and warm winter coats, jackets, thermals, and extra layers
July – September
- Temperature: 6 to 2
- High Temp: 10 to 5
- Low Temp: 2 to -1
- Humidity: 53 – 52 %
- Sunny Days: 14 days
- Rainfall: 32 – 34 mm (1’’) over 10 days
- Snow days: 6 – 12 days
What to pack: Warm clothes, sweaters, jackets, thermals, and blankets
October – December
- Temperature: -5 to -19
- High Temp: -1 to -12
- Low Temp: -9 to -24
- Humidity: 56 – 73 %
- Sunny Days: 19 – 22 days
- Rainfall: 16 mm (1’’) – 4 mm (0’’) over 7 days
- Snow days: 10 – 8 days
Stuff you need: Warm clothes, sweaters, jackets, thermals, and blankets