Lahore Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Lahore can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 41°C (106°F) in May, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 20°C (68°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 28°C (82°F) in May to around 7°C (45°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Lahore experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 697 mm (27 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, July it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 176 mm (6.9 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month November brings less rainfall, with 8.7 mm (0.3 in) 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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