Multan Weather in October

October: warm days, cooler nights

October is autumn in Multan, but the afternoons still feel hot. The high reaches 37°C, while evenings cool to around 21°C. With little rain and plenty of sun, you can expect mostly dry days, though sightseeing can feel tiring in the heat.

Visit the shrines of Shah Rukn-e-Alam and Bahauddin Zakariya in the morning or later in the day. Save the covered lanes around Hussain Agahi Bazaar for the brighter hours. October works better for city sights than long walks in the open. If you're hoping for a comfortable outdoor break, December to February is a better choice.

Events and the October pace

There's no fixed major national holiday in October. Islamic holidays follow a lunar calendar, so their dates shift from year to year. Multan's shrine gatherings are tied to individual Urs, or anniversaries of a saint's death, rather than a reliable October festival. Don't count on a major event during your visit.

October is usually quieter than the popular winter months, when the weather is milder. That can mean less pressure on hotels and easier visits to the old city, though prices vary. If you hate crowds, this shoulder-season month may suit you better than December or January.

Make the heat work for you

Plan your day around shade and indoor stops. The Multan Fort area is exposed, so avoid a long midday wander there; visit when the sun is lower, then head towards the bazaars. Try sohan halwa, Multan's famous sweet, from a shop near Hussain Agahi rather than carrying it around in the afternoon heat.

Travelling with kids? Keep the open-air sights short and break up the day with a shaded stop. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans, but October's heat is still the main thing to work around.