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Rawalpindi

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Updated Sunday, November 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Rawalpindi?

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Rawalpindi month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Rawalpindi are typically February, March and November, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 37°C), January the coldest (average low 5°C), and August the wettest (about 202 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January16.15.1727.6
February19.87.7548.9
March23.911.8949.2
April29.916.65910.6
May34.420.83511.5
June36.924.44712.0
July33.524.720010.4
August32.524.120210.5
September32.722.47011.2
October29.616.92610.1
November22.810.9359.0
December18.66.4208.8

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What is being reported around Rawalpindi

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People and places shaping Rawalpindi

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Research updated Friday, October 30, 2026
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Past and future events in Rawalpindi

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Rawalpindi massacres

    Widespread violence and killings of Sikhs and Hindus in villages surrounding Rawalpindi in March 1947 during Partition.

  2. Ojhri Camp explosion

    An explosion at an ammunition depot in Rawalpindi on 10 April 1988 that killed and wounded many people.

  3. Assassination of Benazir Bhutto

    Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in Rawalpindi on 27 December 2007.

  4. Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metrobus launch

    The first phase of the bus rapid transit line connecting Rawalpindi and Islamabad opened for service on 4 June 2015.

  5. Administrative reshuffle

    The Punjab Government carried out a major administrative and police reshuffle in Rawalpindi on 3 July 2026.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Rawalpindi has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Shoaib Akhtar

    Famous cricketer born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

  • Junaid Jamshed

    Famous singer and personality born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

  • Haris Rauf

    Notable cricketer born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Historical figures

  • Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

    Former Prime Minister of Pakistan who was hanged in Rawalpindi in 1979.

  • Benazir Bhutto

    Former Prime Minister of Pakistan who was assassinated in Rawalpindi on 27 December 2007.

  • Liaquat Ali Khan

    First elected Prime Minister of Pakistan, assassinated at what is now Liaquat Bagh Park in Rawalpindi.

Local business and employers

  • Askari Bank

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Rawalpindi. Commercial bank in Pakistan.

  • Bahria Town

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Rawalpindi. Pakistani real-estate development company.

  • Fauji Foundation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Rawalpindi. Pakistani conglomerate.

  • Murree Brewery

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Rawalpindi. Pakistani company, multinational manufacturer of beverages.

  • Pakistan Oilfields

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Rawalpindi. Pakistani oil and gas exploration company.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Rawalpindi, in brief

Rawalpindi is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Rawalpindi took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Rawalpindi

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Rawalpindi

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Rawalpindi

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Rawalpindi

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Rawalpindi

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08 · Questions

Questions about Rawalpindi

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rawalpindi

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Rawalpindi located and what are its coordinates?

Rawalpindi is situated in Pakistan at geographic coordinates 33.5973, 73.0479, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Rawalpindi?

Rawalpindi has a recorded population of approximately 3,357,612 and observes the Asia/Karachi time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Rawalpindi?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Rawalpindi include UR-PK, EN-PK, PA, SD, PS, BRH, with PKR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Rawalpindi?

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