ISLAMABAD WEATHER, CLIMATE AND
HOLIDAY INFORMATION
Islamabad Weather and Climate
The climate in Islamabad is typically humid and subtropical, with the Islamabad weather fluctuating between very hot and very wet depending
on the season. If you are going on holiday to Islamabad it’s a good idea to
avoid the Monsoon season and to check the weather forecast and current weather for Islamabad before booking. The Islamabad climate has five seasons: Winter (Nov -Feb),
Spring (March, April), Summer (May, June), Rainy Monsoon (July, August) and
Autumn (September, October). Islamabad’s hottest month is June and the wettest
month is July. The coolest month is January as temperatures vary by location. Islamabad’s
micro-climate is regulated by three artificial reservoirs; Rawal, Simli
and Khanpur Dam. Islamabad is a popular holiday destination for domestic
tourists, people from Lahore travel especially for the cooler weather in Islamabad
and neighbouring Murree. Once hailed as the summer capital of the British
Raj, Murree is located in the Punjab Province. The city is on the
southern slopes of the Western Himalayan foothills, it enjoys pleasant summers
and cold, snowy winters. Take a look at the Murree weather forecast.
Islamabad Holiday and tourist information
Islamabad is amongst the most popular holiday destinations
in Pakistan.
It is known as the clean and green city of Pakistan because it is home to the
majestic Margalla Hills. The Margalla Hills are a popular hiking destination
for both locals and tourists visiting Islamabad alike. The hill range is part
of the lesser Himalayas; it includes many valleys as well as high mountains,
making it ideal for bird watching and rock climbing. The area is home to a
large number of birds, including Paradise Flycatchers, Egyptian Vultures,
Eagles, Himalayan Griffon Vultures, Peregrine falcons, Bulbuls and Golden Orioles.
If you are holidaying in Islamabad and planning on going
hiking in the Margalla Hills, It is advisable to hike within a safe group as
some of the wild animals found in the Margallas include wild boar, Rhesus
monkeys, jackals, porcupines and the pangolin. The monkeys are used
to visitors and they can be particularly mischievous, so you should keep your
snacks out of sight because they are not afraid to lunge for them! Also obtain
a weather forecast for Islamabad regarding weather risks and probabilities because
the hills can get extremely slippery and dangerous when it rains .
Pir Sohawa is the highest tourist spot on Margalla Hills, it
hosts a number of fashionable restaurants and ice-cream parlours that are open
till late to enjoy out-door dining with an incredible view.
Islamabad Tourist Attractions
There are many historical tourist attractions in Islamabad,
with the city being home to the national monument, Pakistan Monument, and the
largest mosque in South Asia, Faisal Mosque. The mosque is an architectural
beauty built by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay, shaped to
resemble a desert Bedouin's tent.
Other noteworthy tourist attractions in Islamabad include Saidpur,
which is a Mughal-era village on the slopes of the Margalla
Hills. The village has traces of various civilizations, including Gandhara,
Greek, Buddhist and the colonial periods. It is now a popular recreational
spot. The village maintains its rustic appearance, which restaurants and craft
shops have been quick to adopt. Saidpur Village will give you a dose of culture
whether it is traditional cuisine or hand crafted jewellery. You will feel like
you have stepped into a different era, a stark contrast against the rest of
urbanised Islamabad.
To learn more about the culture of Pakistan, you should
visit the Lok Virsa Museum in Islamabad, it preserves a wide variety of
expressions of folk and traditional cultural legacy of Pakistan. It is located
near the Shakarparian hills and boasts a large display of embroidered
costumes, jewellery, musical instruments, and folkloristic objects from all
over the country.
If you enjoy shopping then the Centaurus Mall is located in
the heart of Islamabad, it is a lifestyle destination for local and
international brands, offering a wide variety for shopping, eating and
entertainment purposes. The air conditioned mall is ideal for shopping during Islamabad’s
summer weather. Also recommended are the outdoor shopping markets in Jinnah
Supermarket F-7 and Supermarket F-6, do not get confused by the names! They are
two distinct, commercial shopping areas with high quality, local products.
Islamabad General Information
Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan with a population
of over 1.15 million. The seat of the Government and the Presidential
Palace is also located in Islamabad. The city hosts a large number of
diplomats, politicians and government employees. Islamabad was built in the
1960s. It is a well planned and maintained city, located in the north
eastern part of the country, within the Islamabad Capital Territory.
Islamabad is one of the most cosmopolitan and urbanized
cities of Pakistan with the highest literacy rate. English is commonly spoken
and emphasised within school curriculums, this makes it ideal for international
tourists to holiday in Islamabad.