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When to go

Best overall months: November to February. These months make walking, food streets, beaches, museum-hopping and old-city heritage routes much easier. March and October can work with early starts and indoor afternoons. May and June are very hot and can produce dangerous heat. July and August bring monsoon risk, humidity and possible urban flooding. December to February is also Karachi's most social outdoor season, with weddings, food events and winter festivals.

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Annual temperature and climate guide

Month	Typical feel	Tour guide advice
January	18-26 C	Coolest month; pleasant days and breezy evenings; best walking weather
February	19-28 C	Comfortable, good for heritage walks and festivals
March	22-32 C	Warmer, still workable if mornings/evenings are used
April	25-35 C	Hotter afternoons; plan indoor museums and malls mid-day
May	28-37+ C	Very hot; heatwaves can push above 40 C
June	29-36+ C	Hot, humid, sea breeze helps only in evening
July	28-34 C	Monsoon risk; drainage/traffic delays during heavy rain
August	27-33 C	Monsoon and humid; beach plans depend on weather
September	27-34 C	Still humid; late monsoon/heat pockets
October	25-34 C	Warm but improving; evenings become easier
November	22-31 C	Good travel weather returns
December	18-28 C	Excellent month for outdoor dining, beaches and walking

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Location: Arabian Sea coast, Sindh province, southern Pakistan; Dialing code: +92 country code; Karachi fixed-line area code 21; Emergency numbers: Police 15; Rescue 1122; Fire 16; Edhi 115; Chhipa 1020; CPLC 1102 / +92-21-35662222

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Exchange rates

Indicative mid-market exchange reference checked for this edition on 25 May 2026: 1 USD was around PKR 277-278, 1 AED around PKR 75-76 and 1 EUR around PKR 323. These are not cash-counter or card rates. Use XE or a bank/authorised exchange source before publishing or budgeting.

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Public holidays

Islamic holidays shift every year and may be adjusted by moon sighting and official federal or Sindh notifications. City traffic, shopping hours, bank opening and museum access may all change around Eid, Ashura and Milad-un-Nabi.

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