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Balochistan, Pakistan

Zhob

Zhob is a town in Balochistan, Pakistan, 1,409 m above sea level. It has a population of about 46,976 (2020). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now19°C
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov
Population46,976
Local time19:57
31.34° N, 69.45° EElevation 1,409 mUTC+5 · Pakistan Standard Time
Postal code85200
The year in Zhobweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec93October
October: high / low26° / 13°
Rain this month5mm
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov

Best: Mar · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Zhob at a glance

Best time to visitMar · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month35°C

Average high in June

Coolest month0°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

61 mm of rain

Driest monthOctober

5 mm of rain

How Zhob has grown

People living in the built-up area (11 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.

+117%61k in 1975 → 133k in 2025
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Weather in Zhob

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
19°C

Clear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 39%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct25°16°
Fri23 Oct25°14°
Sat24 Oct24°13°
Sun25 Oct24°13°
Mon26 Oct25°12°
Tue27 Oct25°13°
Wed28 Oct23°13°
Thu29 Oct23°14°
Fri30 Oct23°14°
Sat31 Oct24°13°

When to go to Zhob

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score617186856447435165939679
High12°14°20°26°32°35°34°33°32°26°20°15°
Low0°2°7°12°18°21°22°22°19°13°7°3°
Rain (mm)142643281517614085510
Wet days346425963121

What's on in Zhob

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Zhob

Nature in Pakistan

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Pakistan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Zhob

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.4Barkhan 40 km ↑1952 · 122 km
6.1Barkhan 52 km ↗1966 · 130 km
5.9Taunsa 42 km ↖1985 · 93 km
5.9Zhob 74 km ↘1952 · 74 km

Towns and villages around Zhob

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Zhob from above

Around Zhob2 places to see, do and reach nearby

Postal code

85200

Getting to Zhob

Zhob AirportPZH
2.4 km
Dera Ghazi Khan AirportDEA
183 km
Khost International AirportKHT
219 km

Places near Zhob

Places with a climate like Zhob

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zhob?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zhob.
What is the hottest month in Zhob?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Zhob?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zhob?
July is the wettest month with about 61 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
What is the postal code of Zhob?
The postal code of Zhob is 85200.