Best Time to Visit Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Lahore is at its sunniest and driest in February–December.
The best time to visit Lahore for sunny, dry weather is February–May and October–December — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–May and October–February; the wetter half falls in March and June–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 12.8°C / 55°F in January to 33.5°C / 92.3°F in June, with rainfall from 5 mm / 0.2 in (November) to 156 mm / 6.1 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Lahore's climate is broadly Mediterranean-style. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 15.6°C60.1°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 20.3°C68.5°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| April | 26.6°C79.9°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 31.3°C88.3°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 25.2°C77.4°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| November | 19.2°C66.6°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 14.3°C57.7°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lahore?
The best time to visit Lahore for sunny, dry weather is February, March, April, May, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is June averaging 33.5°C / 92.3°F, and the driest is November with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lahore's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Lahore?
The rainy season at Lahore, Punjab runs through March and June–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 24 mm / 0.9 in. The wettest single month is July (156 mm / 6.1 in).
What is the driest month in Lahore?
The driest month in Lahore is November, averaging about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 19.2°C / 66.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Lahore?
The least comfortable months for travel to Lahore — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 156 mm / 6.1 in in July, and the coldest month averages 12.8°C / 55°F.
Is Lahore climate different from Pakistan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Lahore figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Pakistan figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Lahore specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.