Lahore vs Delhi

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Delhi edges ahead as the better destination in May. Delhi offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Lahore sees 12 sunshine hours and 6 rain days.

Lahore can feel quite hot at 39°C, so plan for heat. Delhi runs hot at 40°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Delhi is the stronger choice in May.

Lahore reaches an average high of 39°C (102°F) and drops to 24°C (75°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 15°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Delhi averages 40°C (104°F) for the high and 25°C (77°F) for the low, with a daily range of 15°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.

Lahore receives approximately 19 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during May. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Delhi sees 17 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Delhi the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.