Minar-e-Pakistan
Minar-e-Pakistan is a built structure located in Lahore, Pakistan. Standing at a height of 62 meters, the structure was opened in 1968 and was designed by architect Nasreddin Murat-Khan. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 10th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Temperatures vary throughout the year, with daily highs reaching 39 °C in May and June, and dropping to lows of 6 °C in January. Rainfall is heaviest in July with 218 mm over about 21 days, while October and November see lower rainfall, with 14 mm on about 3 days and 8 mm on about 1 day respectively.
The nearest airport is Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, located 12 km away, and the site is 263 km from Islamabad. Nearby sights include Lahore Fort at 0.2 km, the Samadhi of Ranjit Singh at 0.4 km, Badshahi Mosque at 0.5 km, Wazir Khan Mosque at 1.7 km, and Shalamar Gardens, Lahore at 6.9 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 39 °C. The wettest is July, with about 218 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 18 | 21 | 27 | 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 | 36 | 39 | 22 | 24 | 54 | 218 | 178 | 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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
