Thunderstorm looms over Karachi as heat intensifies

Karachi is set for intense heat and a 55% chance of thunderstorms on Monday before temperatures ease from Tuesday.

KARACHI: Karachi is expected to experience widely separated thunderstorms on Monday, September 14, 2026, as hot and humid conditions continue to grip the city.

According to AccuWeather, temperatures in Karachi are forecast to reach 38°C on Monday, while the minimum temperature is expected to be 27°C. The probability of thunderstorms stands at 55% during the day.

Karachi weather forecast for Monday

The weather is expected to remain hot, with broken intervals of sunshine and clouds before conditions become breezy in the afternoon.

Widely separated thunderstorms are forecast, while the combination of high temperatures and strong sunshine could increase the risk of dehydration and heatstroke.

The RealFeel temperature could reach 42°C, while the RealFeel temperature in shaded areas is expected to reach 39°C.

AccuWeather has advised people to minimise outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day.

The maximum UV index is forecast at 8, categorised as unhealthy. Winds are expected to blow from the west-southwest at around 19 km/h, while the forecast indicates approximately one hour of precipitation and one hour of rain.

Karachi weather on Sunday

The intense heat follows Sunday’s forecast, when Karachi is expected to remain mostly sunny and hot.

Temperatures could rise to 39°C, with a minimum of 28°C, while the probability of precipitation stands at 25%.

Sunday’s RealFeel temperature could climb to 44°C, with the RealFeel temperature in shaded areas reaching 39°C. The maximum UV index is forecast at 9, while westerly winds are expected at around 15 km/h.

Residents spending extended periods outdoors have been warned of the risk of dehydration and heatstroke because of the combination of high temperatures and strong sunshine.

Temperatures expected to ease from Tuesday

Weather conditions are expected to improve from Tuesday, September 15, when temperatures are forecast to fall to 35°C, with a minimum of 26°C.

The day is expected to remain breezy, with sunshine appearing through high clouds and only a 10% chance of precipitation.

Similar conditions are forecast for Wednesday, September 16, with temperatures again expected to reach 35°C and fall to 26°C.

Sunshine through high clouds and breezy afternoon conditions are expected on Wednesday, while the chance of precipitation remains at 10%.

The outlook suggests Monday could bring a brief spell of unsettled weather to Karachi, with thunderstorms potentially providing some relief from the persistent heat before temperatures moderate from Tuesday.