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Peshawar weather in May

May is a challenging month to visit Peshawar — consider November–March instead. Expect highs around 36°C, lows near 21°C, and about 3.7 days with rain.

3.2 · Poortravel score for May
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Avg high
36°C
Avg low
21°C
Rainfall
17 mm
Rain days
3.7
Sunshine
11.3 h/day
Daylight
13.8 h

What to pack for Peshawar in May

  • light, breathable clothing
  • sun protection (hat, SPF 50)

Humidity averages 39%; max daily wind around 17 km/h.

How May compares

January: 9.3/10 JFebruary: 10.0/10 FMarch: 9.6/10 MApril: 7.1/10 AMay: 3.2/10 MJune: 0.8/10 JJuly: 0.0/10 JAugust: 1.8/10 ASeptember: 3.3/10 SOctober: 7.3/10 ONovember: 10.0/10 NDecember: 10.0/10 D

Best months in Peshawar: November–March. See the full best time to visit Peshawar guide.

Peshawar in May: the details

In May, Peshawar sees average daytime highs of 36°C (97°F) and overnight lows of 21°C (70°F). Rainfall totals roughly 17 mm across 3.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 11.3 hours per day with 13.8 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 39%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Peshawar, Pakistan (34.01, 71.58) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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