May weather forecast
Pakistan

May marks the height of spring in the northern regions and the onset of intense summer in the central and southern areas of Pakistan.

In the northern highlands, including locations such as Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, temperatures rise but remain pleasant. The average temperatures fluctuate between 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F). The landscapes are adorned with a vibrant array of flowers and fresh greenery, offering stunning vistas and comfortable weather for outdoor activities. Precipitation is relatively low and mostly comes in the form of light showers.

In stark contrast, the southern plains and coastal regions, including cities like Karachi and Hyderabad, grapple with the onset of summer. Temperatures can soar drastically, ranging from 30°C (86°F) to 45°C (113°F). The weather tends to be arid, and rainfall is negligible. Heatwaves become more frequent during this period, making it one of the hottest months of the year for these areas.

Central regions of Pakistan, including major urban centres like Lahore and Islamabad, also experience the peak of summer during May. Average temperatures escalate and range from 25°C (77°F) to 40°C (104°F). Occasional heat-induced thunderstorms can occur, offering brief respite from the searing heat. However, these regions primarily remain hot and dry.

Compared to April, May brings forth more pronounced weather contrasts across Pakistan. The northern regions bask in the pleasant springtime conditions, while the central and southern parts of the country experience an intensification of summer heat.

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• Karachi - May »
  May is the month that records the highest temperatures in Karachi, Pakistan, with averages ranging from a high of 35.2°C (95.4°F) to a low of 25.9°C (78.6°F). May brings Karachi closer to its peak summer phase, featuring the highest recorded sea temperatures of 28°C (82.4°F).
• Lahore - May »
  In Lahore, during the entire year, the rain falls for 63 days and collects up to 629mm (24.76") of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Lahore, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 7:02 pm PKT.
• Faisalabad - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Faisalabad sunrise is at 5:03 am and sunset at 7:07 pm PKT. May is the least humid month in Faisalabad with an average relative humidity of 20%.
• Rawalpindi - May »
  On the first day of May in Rawalpindi, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the first day of May in Rawalpindi, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 6:50 pm.
• Multan - May »
  May, June and August, with an average of 12.1h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Multan, Pakistan. May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 9, are months with the highest UV index in Multan.
• Hyderabad - May »
  Hyderabad's temperature records reveal May as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 41.6°C (106.9°F) and lows of 26.2°C (79.2°F). Hyderabad's May weather, with an average high temperature of 41.6°C (106.9°F) and an average low temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.
• Gujranwala - May »
  In Gujranwala in May, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation. The months with the highest UV index in Gujranwala are May and June, with an average maximum UV index of 9.
• Peshawar - May »
  In Peshawar snow does not fall in January through August, October through December. In Peshawar in May, during 8.6 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Quetta - May »
  On the first day of May in Quetta, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. Quetta's transition into May is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a warm 24.8°C (76.6°F) in April to a tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F).
• Islamabad - May »
  May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Islamabad. In Islamabad, during May, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.
• Bahawalpur - May »
  On the first day of May in Bahawalpur sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 9, are months with the highest UV index in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
• Sargodha - May »
  May is the least humid month in Sargodha with an average relative humidity of 21%. In Sargodha, during May, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation.