Lahore climate
Lahore (Pakistan) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C78 °F, and about 591 mm23 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Lahore climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2067 | 542 | 1254 | 200.8 |
| Feb | 2374 | 847 | 1661 | 301.2 |
| Mar | 3086 | 1457 | 2272 | 331.3 |
| Apr | 3798 | 2068 | 2983 | 200.8 |
| May | 43109 | 2780 | 3594 | 170.7 |
| Jun | 43110 | 3086 | 3798 | 712.8 |
| Jul | 40103 | 2985 | 3494 | 1626.4 |
| Aug | 38100 | 2781 | 3391 | 1335.2 |
| Sep | 3697 | 2475 | 3086 | 773.0 |
| Oct | 3392 | 1966 | 2679 | 90.3 |
| Nov | 2781 | 1355 | 2068 | 80.3 |
| Dec | 2271 | 745 | 1558 | 100.4 |
| Year | 43110 | 542 | 2678 | 59123 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44% | 43% | 2.9 | 10:18 |
| Feb | 46% | 42% | 4.0 | 11:01 |
| Mar | 40% | 41% | 5.3 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 32% | 52% | 6.3 | 12:55 |
| May | 23% | 49% | 6.9 | 13:45 |
| Jun | 31% | 50% | 6.5 | 14:12 |
| Jul | 51% | 59% | 5.5 | 14:01 |
| Aug | 59% | 53% | 5.4 | 13:17 |
| Sep | 54% | 28% | 5.3 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 39% | 17% | 4.6 | 11:20 |
| Nov | 36% | 28% | 3.5 | 10:30 |
| Dec | 38% | 33% | 2.9 | 10:06 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Lahore is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 43 °C110 °F and a low of 30 °C86 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 20 °C67 °F and lows 5 °C42 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.2 °C43.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 591 mm23 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 63% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: April and May and October–December. The wettest month is July (162 mm6.4 in), the driest is November (8 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 23% in May to 59% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 17%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in October to 7 km/h (4 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Lahore
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 20 °C67 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 8 mm0.3 in to 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 40 °C103 °F and very wet (162 mm6.4 in).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
Lahore weather by month
- January20 °C67 °F / 5 °C42 °F
- February23 °C74 °F / 8 °C47 °F
- March30 °C86 °F / 14 °C57 °F
- April37 °C98 °F / 20 °C68 °F
- May43 °C109 °F / 27 °C80 °F
- June43 °C110 °F / 30 °C86 °F
- July40 °C103 °F / 29 °C85 °F
- August38 °C100 °F / 27 °C81 °F
- September36 °C97 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- October33 °C92 °F / 19 °C66 °F
- November27 °C81 °F / 13 °C55 °F
- December22 °C71 °F / 7 °C45 °F
What to pack for Lahore
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2067 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 542 to 8 °C47 °F, about 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3086 to 43 °C109 °F, lows 1457 to 27 °C80 °F, about 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 38100 to 43 °C110 °F, lows 2781 to 30 °C86 °F, about 122 mm4.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2781 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 1355 to 24 °C75 °F, about 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Lahore compares
Of the 92 places in Pakistan covered by World Climates, Lahore is the 65th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 22nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Pakistan climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Moga (India, BSh), Amritsar (India, BSh) and Firozpur (India, BSh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Model Town (pop. 100,000). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Lahore, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Shekhupura 39 km · 26 °C79 °F · 494 mm19 in
- Kamoke 48 km · 25 °C77 °F · 717 mm28 in
- Kasur 50 km · 26 °C79 °F · 490 mm19 in
- Amritsar 50 km · 25 °C77 °F · 680 mm27 in
- Phool Nagar 55 km · 26 °C79 °F · 403 mm16 in
- Gujranwala 68 km · 25 °C77 °F · 717 mm28 in
- Firozpur 75 km · 26 °C79 °F · 490 mm19 in
- Chunian 75 km · 26 °C80 °F · 403 mm16 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Lahore?
June is the warmest month in Lahore, with an average high of 43 °C (110 °F) and an average low of 30 °C (86 °F).
What is the coldest month in Lahore?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 20 °C (67 °F) and an average low of 5 °C (42 °F).
When does it rain the most in Lahore?
July is the wettest month with about 162 mm (6.4 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Lahore?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.