Islamabad, December 6, 2025 – As winter tightens its grip across Pakistan, Karachi is expected to face noticeably colder days ahead after Quetta recorded a freezing –1°C on Saturday.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Karachi’s minimum temperature is forecast to decline to 11°C over the next three days, following a steady drop in temperatures in Quetta, which may plunge further to –3°C.
Weather experts note that Karachi’s winter pattern is closely linked to temperature shifts in Quetta. As cold winds move from Balochistan toward Sindh, Karachi experiences a significant dip in temperatures, particularly during early mornings and nighttime hours.
At the national level, PMD issued an updated weather outlook for the weekend:
National Weather Summary
Synoptic Situation
A prevailing continental air mass continues to dominate most regions, while a shallow westerly wave is influencing the upper parts of the country.
Weather Forecast
| Day | National Forecast Summary |
| Saturday | Partly cloudy and cold conditions expected across most regions. Hilly areas to experience very cold nights. Light rain or snowfall may occur at isolated spots in Gilgit-Baltistan. Smog and patchy fog likely in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. |
| Sunday | Cold and dry weather forecast nationwide, with very cold mornings and nights in northern areas. Partly cloudy conditions expected in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, northern Balochistan, and upper KP. Smog/fog to persist over plain regions of Punjab and KP. |
Past 24-Hour Weather Summary
The last 24 hours remained mostly cold and dry across the country, with freezing conditions in hilly regions. Northern areas and North Balochistan experienced partly cloudy skies, while smog and light fog persisted in parts of Punjab and KP.
Lowest Minimum Temperatures Recorded (°C)
• Leh: –09
• Skardu, Gupis: –05
• Kalat, Dir, Bagrote, Gilgit: –03