Lahore Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Lahore can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months,
and pleasant during the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Lahore can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 41°C in May, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 20°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 7°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Lahore experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 697 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 176 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, November brings less rainfall, with 8.7 mm over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Lahore Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Lahore. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Lahore.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 69%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 28%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Lahore in Pakistan
During the months of February and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
Yes, the months of October, November and December are very dry.
May has an average maximum temperature of 41°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 176 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 293 hours of sunshine.
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