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Karachi in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Karachi in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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Weather in Karachi in May 2025

Good Weather
Hot
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Karachi in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +34°C and about 17 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 0 rainy days and 0 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+34°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+43°C
Max.
0 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
17 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Karachi has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Karachi in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Karachi for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +34°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +38°C during the day and a minimum of +25°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +33°C to +34°C.

Is Karachi warm or cold in May?

Karachi is typically hot in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +33°C to +34°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +27°C.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

May is one of the warmest months in Karachi, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Karachi in May

Karachi weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+33°C+34°C+34°C
Min. temperature
+18°C+21°C+24°C
Max. temperature
+40°C+43°C+42°C
Rainfall
1 mm0 mm4 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
62%68%70%
Air pressure
1007 HPa1003 HPa999 HPa
Sunny days
21177
Cloudy days
81320
Rainy days
102
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +33°C to +34°C during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 1 mm to 0 mm. Humidity rises from 62% to 68%. Winds are stronger in comparison to April, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 21 sunny days in April to 17 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Karachi in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Karachi is gradually increasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

How was the weather last May in Karachi?

This is the weather in Karachi in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+33°C
2 May
☁️
+33°C
3 May
🌫️
+33°C
4 May
☀️
+34°C
5 May
☀️
+34°C
6 May
☀️
+35°C
7 May
☀️
+33°C
8 May
🌫️
+34°C
9 May
☀️
+35°C
10 May
☀️
+37°C
11 May
☀️
+38°C
12 May
☀️
+36°C
13 May
☀️
+36°C
14 May
☀️
+35°C
15 May
🌫️
+34°C
16 May
☁️
+34°C
17 May
☁️
+34°C
18 May
☀️
+34°C
19 May
☀️
+34°C
20 May
☁️
+34°C
21 May
☁️
+33°C
22 May
☁️
+33°C
23 May
☁️
+33°C
24 May
🌫️
+34°C
25 May
☁️
+34°C
26 May
🌫️
+34°C
27 May
🌫️
+34°C
28 May
☁️
+35°C
29 May
☁️
+34°C
30 May
☁️
+34°C
31 May
☁️
+34°C
In May 2023 Karachi had 13 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +34°C, with an absolute maximum of +38°C and a minimum of +33°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Karachi climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Karachi in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+30°C) and the highest in 2018 (+31°C). The driest year was 2018 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 419 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Karachi in May:

Is May a good time to visit Karachi?

May is a really good time to go to Karachi. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Karachi.

Can you sunbathe in Karachi in May?

Absolutely, May is hot in Karachi. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Karachi rainy in May?

Karachi is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Karachi in May?

The amount of sunny days in Karachi during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Pakistan

Check out the weather for other cities in Pakistan.

Monthly weather in Karachi

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Karachi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.