Weather in Karachi in May: temperature, climate, what to do?

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Karachi in May in summary

Fair weather

Min 30°C Max 36°C 1 mm 0 day(s) 67% 9% 30°C UV 8 13.6 h/day

Possible activities in May

Gastronomy

Practical guidelines

Low crowds Low price 05:48 19:09

Hourly weather

Average weather in Karachi in May 2027

Fair weather

The weather in Karachi in May 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in May. This allows you to forecast the weather in May 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 31 May 2027

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

22 days out of 31 (70%)

28.4°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Cloudy

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

21 days out of 31 (67%)

27.8°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Cloudy

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

24 days out of 31 (77%)

29.9°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Moderate rain at times

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

28 days out of 31 (90%)

34.2°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

3 days out of 31 (9%)

Moderate rain at times

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

12h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

29 days out of 31 (93%)

35.8°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Moderate rain at times

1 days out of 31 (3%)

15h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

29 days out of 31 (93%)

33.7°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

1 days out of 31 (3%)

18h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

27 days out of 31 (87%)

30.3°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

3 days out of 31 (9%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

1 days out of 31 (3%)

21h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

24 days out of 31 (77%)

29.2°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Climate

Climate of Karachi in May

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Karachi in May.

Temperatures and rain in Karachi in May

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in May.

Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of May is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.

Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.

Average rainfall

About the climate in Karachi in May

The climate of Karachi in May is dry. It hardly ever rains during this period.

Temperatures are very high in Karachi in May. The average maximum temperature reaches 36°C, while the minimum falls to about 30°C. The month's average temperature is 33°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Karachi in May: 45°C as a maximum in 2018 and 26°C as a minimum in 2020. Maximum temperatures generally exceed 30° throughout the month.

In May, the days last on average 13:21 in Karachi. The sun rises around 05:48 and sets around 19:09.

With only fair weather, the month of May is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Karachi in Pakistan remains possible depending on your priorities.

Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Gastronomy.

By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Karachi in May: Beach and swimming, Cultural visits and heritage, Nightlife and Boat trip and cruise.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Karachi in May

Check the seasonal normals in Karachi in May and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026

Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025

Weather data	April	May	June
Outside temperature
Average temperature	31.4°C	32.9°C	32.8°C
Maximum temperature	34.7°C	35.8°C	35.2°C
Minimum temperature	28.0°C	29.9°C	30.3°C
Record maximum temperature	42.0°C (2009)	45.0°C (2018)	43.0°C (2014)
Record low temperature	23.0°C (2020)	26.0°C (2020)	28.0°C (2010)
Number of days at +30°	30 day(s) (100%)	31 day(s) (100%)	30 day(s) (100%)
Number of days at +18°	30 day(s) (100%)	31 day(s) (100%)	30 day(s) (100%)
Number of days below 0°	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average)	25.9°C	28.0°C	28.8°C
Sea temperature (minimum)	24.2°C	26.3°C	26.8°C
Sea temperature (maximum)	27.9°C	29.6°C	30.1°C
Wind
Wind speed	27 km/h	31 km/h	29 km/h
Wind temperature	28.1°C	29.9°C	30.3°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation	1.2 mm	0.5 mm	13.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)	5 day(s) (17%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm)	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)	1 day(s) (2%)
Record precipitation in one day	7.3 mm (2019)	2.5 mm (2011)	23.6 mm (2010)
Other weather data
Humidity	59%	67%	71%
Visibility	10.0 km	10.0 km	9.9 km
Cloud cover	6%	9%	28%
UV index	8	8	8
Daily sunshine	12h	14h	13h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time	06h10	05h48	05h43
Sunset time	18h54	19h09	19h23
Day length	12h44	13h21	13h40
Our opinion on the climate in May
The review of Where And When	favourable weather	fair weather	fair weather

Activities and events

What to do in Karachi in May?

Possible activities in May

Gastronomy

Activities not recommended in May

Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageNightlifeBoat trip and cruise

Observed weather

What was the weather like in Karachi in May last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Karachi in May 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.	Sun.
			1 Clear/Sunny 26°C34°C0.0 mm	2 Clear/Sunny 26°C35°C0.0 mm	3 Clear/Sunny 27°C36°C0.0 mm	4 Clear/Sunny 26°C36°C0.0 mm
5 Cloudy 27°C34°C0.0 mm	6 Clear/Sunny 28°C34°C0.0 mm	7 Clear/Sunny 27°C37°C0.0 mm	8 Clear/Sunny 27°C33°C0.0 mm	9 Clear/Sunny 26°C34°C0.0 mm	10 Clear/Sunny 28°C36°C0.0 mm	11 Clear/Sunny 27°C34°C0.0 mm
12 Clear/Sunny 27°C33°C0.0 mm	13 Clear/Sunny 27°C34°C0.0 mm	14 Clear/Sunny 27°C35°C0.0 mm	15 Clear/Sunny 28°C35°C0.0 mm	16 Clear/Sunny 27°C33°C0.0 mm	17 Clear/Sunny 27°C33°C0.0 mm	18 Clear/Sunny 27°C32°C0.0 mm
19 Clear/Sunny 27°C32°C0.0 mm	20 Clear/Sunny 27°C34°C0.0 mm	21 Clear/Sunny 27°C34°C0.0 mm	22 Clear/Sunny 27°C34°C0.0 mm	23 Clear/Sunny 27°C35°C0.0 mm	24 Clear/Sunny 28°C34°C0.0 mm	25 Clear/Sunny 28°C33°C0.0 mm
26 Clear/Sunny 28°C35°C0.0 mm	27 Thundery outbreaks in nearby 28°C34°C0.0 mm	28 Clear/Sunny 28°C38°C0.0 mm	29 Clear/Sunny 28°C40°C0.0 mm	30 Clear/Sunny 29°C37°C0.0 mm	31 Clear/Sunny 29°C37°C0.0 mm

adverse weather

Jacobabad in May

fair weather

Turbat in May

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21°C 29°C 1 mm 8.6 h/day

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Karachi in May: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Karachi in May, which ranks this month 9th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 36°C during the day and 30°C at night, with about 1 mm of precipitation spread over 0 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 28°C on average in May, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 13.6 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No activity stands out as ideal this month, but conditions remain acceptable for Gastronomy.

No: this month is in Low crowds, with a visitor index of 18/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

No: rates are at level Low price, with a price index of 30/100. It’s one of the most budget-friendly months.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Karachi are: January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December. Compare them before finalizing your departure.

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Average weather in Karachi in May 2027

Climate of Karachi in May

Temperatures and rain in Karachi in May

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Seasonal normals of Karachi in May

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