Peshawar sits in Pakistan’s northern mountains, where a more temperate climate than the plains below produces rainfall from both the summer monsoon and winter western disturbances moving in from the Mediterranean and Central Asia.
Near the Khyber Pass in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the city’s Bara River can rise quickly when heavy rain falls in the surrounding hills. Steep valleys and glacier-fed rivers mean that heavy rain, sudden snowmelt, or a glacial lake outburst can all raise water levels quickly, making radar an important tool alongside Pakistan’s flood-warning systems in this mountainous terrain. Learn more: Flash Flood Warning Signs on Radar · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Peshawar right now?
The map above shows recent radar observations over Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where coverage is available. Use the map legend and timestamp to interpret the imagery. A blank map over Peshawar can mean no detected precipitation, missing coverage, delayed data, or rain too light for radar to detect.
How often does the Peshawar 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 Peshawar?
Press play to compare recent radar frames over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and see the direction of detected rain. This can help you assess approaching showers near Peshawar, but storms can grow or change direction; check your local weather service for forecasts and warnings.
Is this Peshawar 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 Peshawar by month
Peshawar gets about 639 mm (25.2 in) of rain in an average year. The wettest month is February, with 86 mm (3.4 in), and the driest is December, with 19 mm (0.8 in).
| Month | Average rain | Average temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 7.5 °C (46 °F) |
| February | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 9.4 °C (49 °F) |
| March | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 14.8 °C (59 °F) |
| April | 77 mm (3.0 in) | 20.5 °C (69 °F) |
| May | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 26.2 °C (79 °F) |
| June | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 30.6 °C (87 °F) |
| July | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 30.9 °C (88 °F) |
| August | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 29.1 °C (84 °F) |
| September | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 26.1 °C (79 °F) |
| October | 26 mm (1.0 in) | 20.8 °C (69 °F) |
| November | 24 mm (1.0 in) | 14.5 °C (58 °F) |
| December | 19 mm (0.8 in) | 9.8 °C (50 °F) |
Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis). They describe the wider area around Peshawar and can differ slightly from local weather-station records.