Keenjhar Lake

Lake Large freshwater lake near Karachi, important bird habitat

Keenjhar Lake (Kalri) near Karachi is a large freshwater lake used for boating, fishing and weekend picnics; visitors come for birdwatching, lakeside resorts and local lakeside food stalls.

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Keenjhar Lake
Keenjhar (Kalri) Lake, Thatta/Karachi region, Sindh, Pakistan
24.9548, 68.0538
Open year-round (public recreational area)
Free (park fees or boat charges may apply for some picnic areas)

How to Get to Keenjhar Lake #

Keenjhar Lake is around 160-200 km from Karachi depending on route and is typically reached by car along the Karachi-Hyderabad-Thatta corridor. Regular buses and private transfers operate from Karachi; the drive takes several hours, so early starts are common.

Tips for Visiting Keenjhar Lake #

  • Visit in cooler months for pleasant weather and to combine the trip with historical sites in Thatta.
  • Take a boat trip across the lake early morning to see migratory waterfowl and the sun lifting off the water.
  • Avoid peak summer months (May-Aug) for comfort-the heat can be oppressive.

Best Time to Visit Keenjhar Lake #

Late autumn through early spring is most comfortable for visiting and birdwatching.

Winter
Nov-Feb · 10-25 °C
Pleasant weather; best for birdwatching and boating.
Spring/Autumn
Mar-Apr, Sep-Oct · 15-30 °C
Good temperatures for day trips and picnics.

Weather & Climate near Keenjhar Lake #

Climate

Keenjhar Lake's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in June) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 37°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
MarchOctoberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
48°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 29°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
23° 35°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 34°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
26° 37°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

June

June is the hottest month, feeling like 36°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

36°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
28° 36°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 35°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
27° 34°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 33°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
26° 33°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 32°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 33°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 34°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
34%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

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