Islamabad sits on the Indus River plain in Pakistan’s heartland, where a hot semi-arid climate concentrates most of the year’s rainfall into the summer monsoon season from July through September.
Pakistan’s planned capital sits at the foot of the Margalla Hills, whose runoff can send heavy monsoon rain into the city’s streams quickly. The catastrophic 2010 and 2022 floods, both triggered by exceptionally intense monsoon rainfall combined with river discharge from further upstream, remain the reference events for how quickly this densely populated plain can flood, and Pakistan’s Meteorological Department relies heavily on radar during monsoon season. Learn more: Flash Flood Warning Signs on Radar · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Islamabad right now?
The map above shows recent radar observations over Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory where coverage is available. Use the map legend and timestamp to interpret the imagery. A blank map over Islamabad can mean no detected precipitation, missing coverage, delayed data, or rain too light for radar to detect.
How often does the Islamabad rain radar update?
Updates depend on the radar provider and local network. Check the timestamp on the map for the latest available frame, and press play to compare recent observations. Radar imagery can lag conditions on the ground.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Islamabad?
Press play to compare recent radar frames over Islamabad Capital Territory and see the direction of detected rain. This can help you assess approaching showers near Islamabad, but storms can grow or change direction; check your local weather service for forecasts and warnings.
Is this Islamabad rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.
Rain in Islamabad by month
Islamabad gets about 1,003 mm (39.5 in) of rain in an average year. The wettest month is July, with 220 mm (8.7 in), and the driest is November, with 18 mm (0.7 in).
| Month | Average rain | Average temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 10.9 °C (52 °F) |
| February | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 13.2 °C (56 °F) |
| March | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 18.4 °C (65 °F) |
| April | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 24.2 °C (76 °F) |
| May | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 30.3 °C (87 °F) |
| June | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 33.6 °C (92 °F) |
| July | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 31.7 °C (89 °F) |
| August | 184 mm (7.2 in) | 29.5 °C (85 °F) |
| September | 80 mm (3.2 in) | 27.4 °C (81 °F) |
| October | 24 mm (1.0 in) | 23.2 °C (74 °F) |
| November | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 17.5 °C (64 °F) |
| December | 25 mm (1.0 in) | 13.1 °C (56 °F) |
Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis). They describe the wider area around Islamabad and can differ slightly from local weather-station records.