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Weather in May in Pakistan

Planning a getaway to Pakistan this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Pakistan in May?

In May, Pakistan experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high. In May, it is summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Gilgit at 9°C to very warm in Jacobabad at 44°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C in Jacobabad and -3°C in Gilgit. In Pakistan, May typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Dal Bandin with an average of 1.4 mm to high rainfall in Gilgit with 115 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Lahore enjoys close to 293 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Pakistan for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Pakistan climate page.

Where to go in Pakistan in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Pakistan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Pakistan?

Lahore

In May Lahore generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Lahore
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
36°C 
20°C 
265 hours 
32 mm 
6 days 
poor 
41°C 
25°C 
293 hours 
24 mm 
5 days 
June   >> June
>>  
41°C 
28°C 
269 hours 
76 mm 
5 days 
poor 
Climate in Lahore

Islamabad

In May Islamabad generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Islamabad
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
29°C 
16°C 
250 hours 
99 mm 
10 days 
34°C 
20°C 
312 hours 
50 mm 
8 days 
June   >> June
>>  
36°C 
23°C 
301 hours 
95 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Islamabad

Karachi

In May Karachi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Karachi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
35°C 
24°C 
277 hours 
1.1 mm 
0 days 
36°C 
27°C 
299 hours 
1.8 mm 
0 days 
June   >> June
>>  
35°C 
28°C 
232 hours 
12 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Karachi

Rawalpindi

In May Rawalpindi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Rawalpindi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
30°C 
17°C 
250 hours 
82 mm 
10 days 
36°C 
21°C 
312 hours 
38 mm 
8 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
38°C 
25°C 
301 hours 
74 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Rawalpindi

Bahawalpur

In May Bahawalpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Bahawalpur
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
37°C 
22°C 
9.5 mm 
2 days 
42°C 
28°C 
9.6 mm 
2 days 
June   >> June
>>  
43°C 
30°C 
21 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Bahawalpur

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Pakistan.

Is May the best time to visit Pakistan?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Lahore, May may not be the ideal time to visit Pakistan.

On average, the best time to visit Pakistan is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Lahore. In contrast, April, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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