Climate of District Abbottabad                                                                                               <=  back 

The District is mostly mountainous. Its climate varies with altitude, which ranges from 600 meters to 2,800 meters. During the winter season, snowfall takes place above 900 meters i.e. Abbottabad City, surrounding mountains and area above Changlagali and Barian in the Galliat. In the District the months of December, January and February are extremely cold especially in the Galliat area, which receives the brunt of the snowfall, whereas March and April tend to be pleasant especially in the low lying areas. Summers are pleasant and enjoyable. Monsoon rains usually start in the month of July lasting till September. This is followed by a dry spell lasting for about two months.