Lahore
City in Pakistan
Lahore is a city in Pakistan with a population of 11,126,285 in 2017. Located 268 km from Islamabad, it draws visitors to its UNESCO sites, historic mosques, and gardens.
What to see
The city features several notable architectural and historic landmarks. Visitors can tour the UNESCO-listed Lahore Fort and Shalamar Gardens, Lahore. Religious and civic structures include the Badshahi Mosque, Wazir Khan Mosque, Minar-e-Pakistan, and the Samadhi of Ranjit Singh.
When to go
January and February bring cooler temperatures with daily highs of 18 °C to 21 °C and lows around 6 °C to 8 °C, alongside moderate rain. Temperatures rise through March and April, reaching highs of 34 °C to 39 °C from May through June. The monsoon season peaks in July and August, bringing high rainfall of 174 mm to 215 mm and up to 21 rainy days per month. Temperatures gradually cool down from September through December, with daily highs dropping from 34 °C to 20 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Allama Iqbal International Airport, located 6 km from Lahore.
Top sights in Lahore
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 39 °C. The wettest is July, with about 215 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 18 | 21 | 26 | 34 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 26 | 35 | 38 | 22 | 24 | 54 | 215 | 174 | 59 | 14 | 8 | 11 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Lahore (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Chauburji
- Fakir Khana
- Lahore Museum
- Lahore Zoo
- Masonic Temple
- Shahi Hammam
- Summit Minar, Lahore