Weather Outlook of Lahore for Basant Festival 2026

2026-02-04 - 07:36

Mainly cold and dry weather, with suitable wind speeds for safe kite flying, is expected in Lahore during the three-day Basant Festival. Cold and dry weather with clear skies is expected in Lahore on Friday and Saturday, February 6 and 7. On Sunday, February 8, partly cloudy weather with cold and dry conditions is expected in the Punjab capital. Light westerly and northwesterly winds will likely blow between 10 km/hr and 15 km/hr. These conditions are quite suitable for safe kite flying during Basant 2026. Precautions: Kite flyers have been advised to exercise caution while flying kites, especially near electric lines and roads. Meanwhile, mainly cold and dry weather is expected in Lahore and most districts of Punjab on Wednesday evening and night, and the next two days. Freezing weather is expected in Murree and Galiyat during the period. Synoptic Situation: According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), continental air prevails over most parts of Pakistan. A westerly wave will enter the western parts of the country tomorrow. Forecast: Under these conditions, cold and dry weather is expected in Lahore and most districts of Punjab on Wednesday evening and night, and the next two days. Freezing weather is likely in Murree and Galiyat. Shallow to moderate fog is expected at a few places in Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Okara, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Jhang, Sahiwal, Gujranwala, Narowal, and Sialkot during night/morning hours. Temperatures: Lahore’s minimum temperature will likely remain between 09°C and 11°C on Thursday and Friday. Past Weather: Cold and dry weather prevailed in Lahore and most districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours. Freezing weather prevailed in Murree and Galiyat. Murree remained the coldest place in Punjab, where the temperature dropped 02°C below the freezing point. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 74 per cent. In Lahore, the minimum temperature was recorded at 08°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 48 per cent. Lahore to get uninterrupted electricity supply during Basant festival