March · Pakistan
Best time to visit Islamabad in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Islamabad in March
Average temperature 18°C, 104 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 62% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.2/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
- Humidity
- 62%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Islamabad scores 7.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 104 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Islamabad is Pakistan's green planned capital, set against the Margalla hills below Rawalpindi and Taxila.
March in Islamabad: strong conditions, 6th of 12
March averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 104 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? October scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Islamabad in March?
- In March, Islamabad averages 18°C, 104 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Islamabad?
- March earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Islamabad in March?
- Expect about 104 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 62% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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