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Lahore in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Lahore in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Lahore in January 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Weather for Lahore in January is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +18°C during the day, and approximately 14 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 5 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in January around 21 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Lahore;

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
21 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lahore has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Lahore in January

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

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +17°C with a maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +20°C.

Is Lahore warm or cold in January?

Lahore is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +21°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +7°C to +6°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Lahore, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Lahore in January

Lahore weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+21°C+18°C+22°C
Min. temperature
+2°C+1°C+3°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+25°C+31°C
Rainfall
11 mm21 mm30 mm
Wind
0 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
70%72%66%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1016 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
181413
Cloudy days
10118
Rainy days
255
Snowy days
000

January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December. It’s getting colder in January. From +21°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +18°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 11 mm to 21 mm. Humidity rises from 70% to 72%. Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 0 m/s to 1 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 18 sunny days in December to 14 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Lahore in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Lahore is gradually increasing during January, going from 0 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Lahore based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 4 mm, with a 10% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Lahore is amazing in January with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lahore wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 42% chance of precipitation and 119 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 6 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Lahore?

This is the weather in Lahore in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+18°C
2 January
🌫️
+15°C
3 January
🌫️
+12°C
4 January
🌫️
+13°C
5 January
🌫️
+13°C
6 January
🌫️
+11°C
7 January
🌫️
+13°C
8 January
🌫️
+15°C
9 January
🌫️
+14°C
10 January
🌫️
+16°C
11 January
🌫️
+14°C
12 January
🌫️
+15°C
13 January
🌫️
+14°C
14 January
🌫️
+16°C
15 January
🌫️
+17°C
16 January
🌫️
+18°C
17 January
🌫️
+19°C
18 January
🌫️
+18°C
19 January
🌫️
+21°C
20 January
🌫️
+14°C
21 January
🌫️
+19°C
22 January
🌫️
+19°C
23 January
🌫️
+19°C
24 January
🌫️
+18°C
25 January
🌫️
+17°C
26 January
🌫️
+19°C
27 January
🌫️
+20°C
28 January
🌫️
+21°C
29 January
🌫️
+18°C
30 January
🌫️
+17°C
31 January
🌫️
+20°C
In January 2023 Lahore had 0 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 23 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Lahore in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+29°C) and the highest in 2002 (+31°C). The driest year was 2018 with only 96 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 925 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lahore in January:

Is January a good time to visit Lahore?

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

Can you sunbathe in Lahore in January?

January has mild temperatures in Lahore. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Lahore rainy in January?

Lahore is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Lahore in January?

The amount of sunny days in Lahore during January 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 Lahore

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lahore, 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.