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Lahore, Punjab Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Lahore, Punjab?
Lahore, Punjab gets 531 mm of precipitation a year over about 42 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 40°C) and January the coldest (average low 3°C).
Semi-arid climate
Lahore, Punjab has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 19°C in January to 40°C in May. August is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 5° | 21° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 17° | 34° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 25° | 37° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 16° | 31° |
How much rain does Lahore get?
Lahore gets 531 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 42 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 85% of India.
August is the wettest month, with 132 mm. December is the driest, with 8 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 8.
Lahore weather by month
Lahore weather in January
In January, Lahore averages a high of 19°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 28°C (1992) and the record low is -3°C (1989). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Lahore weather in February
In February, Lahore averages a high of 22°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 30°C (1973) and the record low is -3°C (1974). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Lahore weather in March
In March, Lahore averages a high of 28°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 36°C (2004) and the record low is 3°C (1977).
Lahore weather in April
In April, Lahore averages a high of 35°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 44°C (1979) and the record low is 3°C (1994).
Lahore weather in May
In May, Lahore averages a high of 40°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 48°C (2013) and the record low is 9°C (2004).
Lahore weather in June
In June, Lahore averages a high of 40°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 80% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 48°C (2012) and the record low is 18°C (1975).
Lahore weather in July
In July, Lahore averages a high of 36°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 127 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 45°C (1979) and the record low is 18°C (1987).
Lahore weather in August
In August, Lahore averages a high of 35°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 132 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 41°C (1987) and the record low is 16°C (2001).
Lahore weather in September
In September, Lahore averages a high of 34°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 56 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 40°C (1979) and the record low is 15°C (2003).
Lahore weather in October
In October, Lahore averages a high of 32°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 94% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 38°C (1994) and the record low is 8°C (2004).
Lahore weather in November
In November, Lahore averages a high of 27°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 83% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 33°C (2001) and the record low is 1°C (2003).
Lahore weather in December
In December, Lahore averages a high of 21°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 79% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 30°C (2014) and the record low is -3°C (1984). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Lahore
October is the sunniest month in Lahore, with estimated sunshine of 94% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 52%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 72% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Lahore is sunnier than 98% of India.
Humidity peaks in January at 82% and is lowest in May at 39%.
Lahore has about 140 days a year above 32°C. Lahore is hotter than 60% of India.
First and last freeze in Lahore
The first fall freeze in Lahore typically comes around December 21, and the last spring freeze around January 30. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 325 days.
Lahore weather records
These records cover AMRITSAR during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Lahore station is 48°C, on May 23, 2013. The coldest is -3°C, on December 25, 1984.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 340 mm of precipitation, on July 17, 1977.
26 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Lahore
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 5°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 16°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 37°C and lows near 25°C.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 16°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | 19° | 29 mm | 3 | 82% | 52% | 28° | -3° |
| February | 7° | 22° | 32 mm | 4 | 68% | 73% | 30° | -3° |
| March | 11° | 28° | 23 mm | 4 | 62% | 65% | 36° | 3° |
| April | 17° | 35° | 20 mm | 3 | 43% | 67% | 44° | 3° |
| May | 22° | 40° | 18 mm | 3 | 39% | 74% | 48° | 9° |
| June | 24° | 40° | 62 mm | 4 | 47% | 80% | 48° | 18° |
| July | 26° | 36° | 127 mm | 8 | 71% | 52% | 45° | 18° |
| August | 25° | 35° | 132 mm | 6 | 73% | 59% | 41° | 16° |
| September | 23° | 34° | 56 mm | 3 | 71% | 81% | 40° | 15° |
| October | 17° | 32° | 16 mm | 2 | 63% | 94% | 38° | 8° |
| November | 9° | 27° | 8.6 mm | 1 | 69% | 83% | 33° | 1° |
| December | 4° | 21° | 7.6 mm | 1 | 74% | 79% | 30° | -3° |
Station: AMRITSAR, 46 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Lahore climate questions
How much rain does Lahore get?
Lahore gets 531 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 42 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Lahore?
August is the wettest month in Lahore, with 132 mm. December is the driest, with 8 mm.
How many rainy days does Lahore have a year?
Lahore has about 42 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 8.
What is the hottest month in Lahore?
May is the warmest month in Lahore, with an average high of 40°C.
What is the coldest month in Lahore?
January is the coldest month in Lahore, with an average low of 3°C.
What is the record high temperature in Lahore?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, the record high at the Lahore station is 48°C, set on May 23, 2013. The record low is -3°C, on December 25, 1984.
What is the sunniest month in Lahore?
October is the sunniest month in Lahore, with estimated sunshine of 94% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Lahore?
The first fall freeze in Lahore typically comes around December 21. The last spring freeze is around January 30.
What is the best time to visit Lahore?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.