Pakistan weather in May
What is the weather like in Pakistan in May?
The weather conditions in Pakistan in May vary from unpleasant to perfect depending on the destination. It is a summer month.
During May in Pakistan the average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 30°C (86°F) in Quetta to 43°C (109°F) in Jacobabad. Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Jacobabad and 11°C (52°F) in Quetta. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Pakistan. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation in May varies from almost no in Karachi with an average of 0mm (0inch) rainfall to moderate in Islamabad with 40mm (1.6inch).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Pakistan.
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Popular destinations in Pakistan
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Pakistan?
Average weather in Lahore
In May Lahore generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (71°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Islamabad
In May Islamabad generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Karachi
In May Karachi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (96°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Rawalpindi
In May Rawalpindi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bahawalpur
In May Bahawalpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Pakistan.
Is May the best time to go to Pakistan?
In our opinion May is not the best time to visit Pakistan with commonly unpleasant weather in Lahore.
On average the best time to visit Pakistan is in January, February, March, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Lahore.
The worst months are June and July that can have poor weather conditions.
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