Weather and climate in Lahore (Pakistan)

The climate of Lahore is subtropical, with quite dry, very mild winters (but during which it is often cold at night), and very hot summers, which are also rainy because of the Indian monsoon. The monsoon runs roughly from July to mid-September.
The city is the capital of Punjab and is located in north-eastern Pakistan, on the banks of the Ravi River (a tributary of the Indus), at an altitude of 220 meters (720 feet) and 31 degrees north latitude. Beyond the border with India, about 30 km (18 mi) to the east is the city of Amritsar.
We are in the northern part of the Indo-Gangetic plain, which is a very polluted area, especially from October to February, when air stagnates more easily.
Unlike in southern Pakistan, in this northern part of the plain, some rain may occur in winter and spring, brought by disturbances of remote Mediterranean origin.
In winter, from December to February (but sometimes also in November and March), nights are often cold. On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature can drop to around the freezing point. In January 2006 it dropped to -2 °C (28.5 °F), and in December 2007 to -1 °C (30 °F).
Also, from November to February, fog can form at night and in the early morning. Generally, the fog dissolves during the day, however, in these situations, especially from mid-December to mid-January, it can sometimes be cold even during the day, and there may be periods in which the maximum remain around 8/10 °C (46/50 °F).



On the other hand, from April to early July, before the monsoon, it is very hot. In addition, sandstorms can sometimes occur. In the hottest periods the temperature can reach or exceed 45 °C (113 °F). The heat records are around 48 °C (118.5 °F).
From July to September, the Indian monsoon period, the temperature decreases, while the humidity increases. During this period, the city is subject to floods, especially in some areas and when the rains are more abundant than normal.

Best Time

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The best time to visit Lahore is from late October to mid-March, being the coolest within the dry season. It must be said that this is the time of the year when pollution is highest. Also, in the middle of winter, usually from mid-December to late January, it can get a little cold and fog can be persistent, so the latter period can be avoided.

Lahore - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 12.0 °C (53.7 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 32.8 °C (91.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 630 millimeters (24.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 4 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (November) to 200 mm (7.9 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 3035 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Lahore - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.0 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 5.9 °C (42.6 °F) and a maximum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (35 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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February is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 9.6 °C (49.3 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in February 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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March is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.0 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 14.5 °C (58.1 °F) and a maximum of 27.6 °C (81.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in March 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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April is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 19.3 °C (66.7 °F) and a maximum of 33.9 °C (93 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (103.5 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in April 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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May is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.0 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.4 °F) and a maximum of 39.3 °C (102.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F). However, it reached 47 °C (116.6 °F) in May 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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June, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 32.8 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 26.7 °C (80.1 °F) and a maximum of 38.8 °C (101.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112.5 °F). However, it reached 48 °C (118.4 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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July is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 31.0 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 26.7 °C (80.1 °F) and a maximum of 35.2 °C (95.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F). However, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F) in July 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 30.4 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 26.4 °C (79.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in August 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.1 °C (93.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in September 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in October 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.3 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (53.9 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in November 2008.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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December is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 13.9 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.1 °C (44.9 °F) and a maximum of 20.8 °C (69.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).