May weather forecast
Lahore, Pakistan

Lahore’s searing summer truly sets in during May. With a high temperature of 38.6°C (101.5°F) and a low of 23.7°C (74.7°F), the days can often be scorching. Rainfall remains relatively low at 22mm (0.87") across five days. However, the heat curbed by generous daylight of 13.8 hours and a high UV index of 11. As the city glistens under the summer sun, the ancient architecture radiates a distinct charm.

Temperature

As April transitions into May, a subtle temperature shift is observed, with average highs adjusting from a hot 33.9°C (93°F) to a fiery hot 38.6°C (101.5°F). Lahore logs a considerable temperature decrease from the daytime highs during the nights in May, with an average reading of 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Rainfall

In May, in Lahore, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout May, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated. In Lahore, during the entire year, the rain falls for 63 days and collects up to 629mm (24.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Lahore, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of May in Lahore, Pakistan, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 7:02 pm PKT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.9h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Lahore.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Lahore, Pakistan, is 11. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 11 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Employ all crucial safeguards, unprotected skin could burn rapidly. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Even when the sky is cloudy, apply generously and frequently reapply a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more, especially post every swim or outdoor exercise.