Karachi, Pakistan: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Karachi, Pakistan? If you're planning to go to Karachi, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Karachi, Pakistan

Based on the climate and weather in Karachi, the best time to go is December. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Karachi, Pakistan by month

January

If you vacation in Karachi during January, you are likely to find that it is warm and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Light footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Long and short sleeve shirts
Shorts or short pants
Skirts

February

February here is a perfect temperature and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals

March

If you go to Karachi in March, you will notice that it can be very hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Skirts
Sunglasses
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals

April

If you vacation in Karachi during April, you are likely to find that it is consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Sandals
Sunglasses
Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts

May

If you are traveling to Karachi in May, you will notice that it can be sweltering and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts
Sunglasses
Skirts
Dresses
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts

June

If you vacation in Karachi during June, you are likely to find that it is consistently hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 80s F (high 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Shorts
Sandals
Skirts

July

In July, Karachi is consistently hot. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

This is also a rainy time for Karachi, with several of the days of the month having rain. In July, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Skirts
Shorts
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Sunglasses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Umbrella

August

If you visit Karachi during August, you are likely to find that it is constantly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 80s F (high 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Shorts
Sunglasses
Skirts
Umbrella

September

If you are traveling to Karachi in September, you will notice that it is extremely hot and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Sunglasses

October

If you go to Karachi in October, you will notice that it is constantly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Skirts
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion

November

November in Karachi is extremely hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Sunglasses
Sandals
Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses

December

If you visit Karachi during December, you are likely to find that it is a perfect temperature and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Karachi, Pakistan

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Karachi, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and D
A SIM card that works in Karachi
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Appropriate museum wear

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