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title: "Islamabad, Pakistan"
description: "Pakistan · airport ISB"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/islamabad"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
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# 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan

Pakistan · airport ISB

## On the ground

- Safety: High degree of caution
- Currency: Pakistan Rupee (PKR). 100 USD = 27653 PKR
- Phone code: +92
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/QOkQao](https://airalo.pxf.io/QOkQao)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: Careem, Yango
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Pakistan](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Pakistan)

## Brief

- Try local specialities such as nihari, seekh kebabs, chapli kebabs, pulao and Kashmiri chai. Ask for milder seasoning if needed.
- The second leg of the W15 Islamabad tennis championship is scheduled to begin on 13 October at the Pakistan Tennis Federation Tennis Complex. ([tribune.com.pk](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2634252/frances-cirotte-claims-islamabad-w15-title))
- Political demonstrations may cause sudden changes to road access and local movement plans.

## Safety and health

- Use bottled, boiled or properly filtered water, including for ice, and avoid unpasteurised dairy and food that has been left standing. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Pakistan))
- Dengue and other mosquito- and sand-fly-borne illnesses occur in Pakistan. Use repellent, cover exposed skin and take extra precautions around dawn, dusk and daytime mosquito exposure. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/pakistan) | [wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Pakistan))
- After heavy rain, avoid floodwater, mud and contaminated soil, and keep cuts covered because of melioidosis risk. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/pakistan))
- A yellow-fever certificate is required for travellers aged one or older arriving from countries with yellow-fever transmission risk, including qualifying airport transits over 12 hours. It is not required when travelling directly from the United States. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/pakistan))
- Avoid demonstrations and large gatherings. Islamabad is subject to heightened security restrictions, and roadblocks or confrontations may develop with little notice.

## Recent News

- On 11 October, Pakistan declared an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid militant violence and protests by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Authorities have increased security and detained some supporters, while the political movement is directed toward Islamabad. ([newindianexpress.com](https://newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/11/pakistani-president-suspends-provincial-government-led-by-imran-khans-party-ahead-of-march) | [thepeninsulaqatar.com](https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/11/10/2026/pakistan-imposes-emergency-rule-in-northern-province-after-protests))
- More than 5,000 Imran Khan supporters began a march toward Islamabad after government-opposition talks failed. Shipping containers and police roadblocks have restricted routes into and around the capital, creating potentially severe traffic disruption and a risk of clashes. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-imran-khan-release-rally-northwest-islamabad-dbda0a9ed4829e522bd650e7e50133bd) | [theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/05/jailed-imran-khan-march-on-islamabad-pakistan))
- Islamabad has imposed restrictions on demonstrations, with reports of mass arrests and blocked highways as authorities try to stop the PTI march from entering the capital. ([indiatvnews.com](https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/world/imran-khan-s-release-protests-intensify-in-pakistan-section-144-imposed-in-islamabad-over-2000-detained-2026-10-05-1056095))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

March to October are rated best for visiting Islamabad, with warm conditions suitable for sightseeing, although May to June can be very hot and July to September are wetter. November to February are cooler, mostly dry and rated acceptable, with chilly mornings and evenings. Cyclonic storms are possible in several months, while dengue risk is highest in July and August and remains elevated in September.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 5 | 17 | 7 |
| February | OK | 7 | 53 | 7 |
| March | OK | 12 | 48 | 9 |
| April | OK | 16 | 36 | 12 |
| May | Great | 22 | 17 | 12 |
| June | Great | 26 | 21 | 12 |
| July | Great | 27 | 64 | 12 |
| August | Great | 26 | 62 | 12 |
| September | Great | 23 | 33 | 12 |
| October | Great | 17 | 12 | 7 |
| November | OK | 11 | 3 | 7 |
| December | OK | 6 | 6 | 7 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is cool and dry, around 3-16°C. Clear days suit sightseeing, while mornings and evenings feel chilly.
- **February (OK):** February is dry and mild, around 5-20°C. Comfortable daytime conditions suit exploring Islamabad, with cool mornings and evenings.
- **March (OK):** March is warm and dry, around 9-25°C. Pleasant daytime temperatures make it a strong month for sightseeing and outdoor visits.
- **April (OK):** April is warm and generally dry, around 16-31°C. It is suitable for sightseeing, though afternoon heat can be pronounced. Cyclonic storms are possible this month.
- **May (Great):** May is hot and dry, around 21-36°C. Plan outdoor visits for earlier hours, and note that cyclonic storms are possible this month.
- **June (Great):** June is very hot, around 24-38°C, with occasional thunderstorms as the monsoon approaches. Cyclonic storms are possible this month.
- **July (Great):** July is hot and rainy, around 24-35°C, with frequent monsoon downpours, flooding and thunderstorms. It is peak dengue risk because heavy rain creates standing water, and cyclonic storms are possible.
- **August (Great):** August is hot and very rainy, around 23-36°C, with flooding and disrupted outdoor plans possible. It is peak dengue risk because monsoon rain leaves standing water.
- **September (Great):** September is hot and showery, around 21-33°C, with rain and thunderstorms possible. Dengue risk remains elevated after the monsoon, and cyclonic storms are possible this month.
- **October (Great):** October is warm, around 15-30°C, with generally favourable sightseeing conditions and occasional retreating-monsoon rain. Cyclonic storms are possible this month.
- **November (OK):** November is mild and mostly dry, around 8-23°C. Clear days suit sightseeing, though mornings can be cool. Cyclonic storms are possible this month.
- **December (OK):** December is cool and dry, around 5-18°C. Sightseeing is comfortable in sunshine, while mornings and evenings require warm layers. Cyclonic storms are possible this month.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 27 | 14 | 2% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 27 | 13 | 2% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 28 | 13 | 2% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 28 | 13 | 2% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 27 | 14 | 2% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 28 | 14 | 2% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 29 | 13 | 2% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Top Ten Wonders of Islamabad Guided City Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Islamabad/Private-Tour-Top-Ten-Wonders-of-Islamabad-City-Tour/d50280-264450P4?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 120 USD · 8–8 HOUR
- [Experience Ultimate Hunza](https://www.viator.com/tours/Islamabad/Experience-Ultimate-Hunza/d50280-416298P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 1590 USD · 120–120 HOUR
- [Best of Islamabad: One-Day Sightseeing Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Islamabad/Full-Day-Sightseeing-Tour-Of-Islamabad/d50280-395953P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 90 USD
- [Islamabad Offbeat, Private City Tour Islamabad](https://www.viator.com/tours/Islamabad/Islamabad-Unvield-A-Perfect-Blend-of-Nature-and-Culture/d50280-5557728P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 80 USD
- [From Islamabad: Full Day Guided Taxila Ruins Exploration Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Islamabad/Private-Half-day-Islamabad-Guided-City-Tour/d50280-264450P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 150 USD · 8–8 HOUR
- [Discover Peshawar Full Day Guided Tour from Islamabad](https://www.viator.com/tours/Islamabad/Discover-Peshawar-Full-Day-Guided-Tour-from-Islamabad/d50280-395953P3?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 135 USD
- [From Islamabad: Full Day Historical Peshawar Guided City Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Islamabad/Shopping-Tour-Half-Day-Islamabad-Markets-Exploration-Tour/d50280-264450P36?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 160 USD
- [Private Khewra Salt Mine Day Tour From Lahore & Islamabad](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lahore/1-Day-Tour-Of-Salt-Mines-and-Katas-Raj-From-Lahore-and-Islamabad/d50344-157297P9?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 225 USD
- [Explore Hunza Valley Pakistan](https://www.viator.com/tours/Islamabad/Explore-Hunza-Valley-Pakistan/d50280-178478P9?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 1400 USD · 192–192 HOUR
- [12-Day Hiking Tour World's Highest Mountain Ranges from Islamabad](https://www.viator.com/tours/Islamabad/Explore-the-home-of-Worlds-highest-mountain-ranges/d50280-333129P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 2000 USD · 288–288 HOUR

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