Climate of Lahore

Lahore has a population of about 5.143 millions. It is the capital of the province of Punjab, in Pakistan. Lahore is situated along with the bank of river Ravi. It is centrally located and is generally known as "The Heart of Pakistan".

Lahore is the historical city of Punjab and the 2nd biggest city in Pakistan. Lahore has a semi arid climate, with extremely hot summers and cool winters.

Summer in Lahore

Lahore’s summer calendar months are May and June. It’s very hot and expects daily highs of over 46°C and stifling nights as hot as 28°C. Severe heat waves can push the temperatures even higher than this, and uncomfortable dust storms are common.

Summer, especially in Lahore, is a terrible thing and extremely hard to get through. However, after years of living in this city, you learn a few tricks here and there to learn to survive these few months of scorching summer and prevent being burnt to a crisp.

Because of the heat, most visitors prefer to avoid Lahore during the summer. If you do visit, take a hat and cover yourself in loose cotton clothing. Sunscreen is obviously a must and you must ensure that you drink enough water to avoid becoming dehydrated. If you’re not used to this kind of climate, factor in time for acclimatisation and don’t expect too much of yourself.

Southwest monsoon is one of the main factors that affect the Lahore Weather ; it also occurs in the summer and starts from June until September. These heavy monsoon rains bring relief from scorching heat.

October and November are the autumn months in Lahore, and this is a popular season for tourists. The heat dissipates a little, with average daily highs of around 30°C and the nights are considerably cooler, reaching as low as 12°C by the end of November.