Islamabad, January 30, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather forecast for Islamabad for the upcoming three days, predicting mostly pleasant conditions with a mix of sunshine and clouds.
According to the PMD, Islamabad will experience partly cloudy skies and sunny intervals over the weekend. The weather is expected to remain cold yet pleasant, providing residents with an ideal opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities. The forecast suggests that Islamabad and its surrounding areas will see cold and partly cloudy conditions on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Moving into Friday, January 31, 2025, Islamabad is expected to witness a continuation of cold and partly cloudy weather, with no significant rainfall predicted. The PMD has noted that temperatures will remain on the lower side, particularly during the early morning and nighttime hours.
At the national level, the PMD has reported that a westerly wave is currently affecting the upper parts of Pakistan. This weather system is likely to bring cloudy conditions along with scattered light rain and snowfall in certain northern regions.
National Weather Outlook
Thursday, January 30, 2025 Cold and dry weather is forecasted for most plain areas of the country, including Islamabad. However, isolated light rain and snowfall are likely in parts of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir. Islamabad will remain under the influence of this system but is not expected to receive significant precipitation.
Friday, January 31, 2025 Similar conditions will persist, with cold and dry weather prevailing across most of Pakistan. Cloud cover and occasional light rain or snow may continue in the northern highlands, but Islamabad is expected to remain dry with a mix of sun and clouds.
Weather Summary of the Last 24 Hours
Over the past 24 hours, cold and dry weather dominated most parts of Pakistan, with hilly areas experiencing severe cold. Light rain and snowfall were recorded in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Rainfall (mm):
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Dir (Upper) 11, Chitral & Mirkhani 07, Drosh 06, Malam Jabba 03, Kakul 02, Mardan & Saidu Sharif 01.
Snowfall (inches):
• Kalam 04, Malam Jabba 01.
Lowest Minimum Temperatures (°C) Recorded Today:
• Leh -09, Skardu -06, Gupis -05, Parachinar, Malam Jabba, Astore, Bagrot & Kalat -03.
With Islamabad set to experience stable and comfortable weather over the weekend, residents can look forward to enjoying outdoor activities in a refreshing winter atmosphere.