Pakistan weather today: rain in Gilgit, hot Karachi, dry elsewhere

Pakistan is mostly dry and sunny today, Monday 26 October, with one clear exception: Gilgit-Baltistan, where rain is falling in Gilgit and fog covers Skardu. Meanwhile Karachi stays hot, with a high of 37°C (not far above its overnight low of 23°C), and Balochistan has cool, breezy air.

Rain and fog in Gilgit-Baltistan

The north is where the weather is changing. Gilgit has rain today, around 2.5 mm, with heavier falls possible nearby. The high is only 21°C, so it will feel damp and cool. Skardu is under fog, with a high of 12°C and a low that drops to 0°C. Showers are possible nearby, but Skardu itself stays dry.

Punjab and Islamabad: sunny and comfortable

Punjab has mostly sunny skies and no rain. Lahore and Faisalabad reach 28°C, Rawalpindi 27°C, while Multan and Bahawalpur are warmer at 31°C. Nights are mild, between 16°C and 19°C. Islamabad is similar, with a high of 26°C and breezy winds near 12 km/h. For people worried about fog and smog, the forecast shows no fog in Punjab today, only clear sunny skies.

Sindh: still hot by the coast and river

Sindh is the warmest province. Karachi reaches 37°C and Hyderabad 36°C, while Sukkur is slightly cooler at 35°C. Karachi has the strongest winds of the major cities at 18 km/h, which helps a little, but the sunshine is strong and there is no rain.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Azad Kashmir

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is dry and pleasant. Peshawar reaches 27°C with a cool morning low of 14°C, Mingora 25°C and Dera Ismail Khan 29°C. Azad Kashmir is similar, with Muzaffarabad at 26°C and a chilly 11°C overnight.

Balochistan is the cool province today. Quetta reaches only 22°C with a low of 10°C, and winds near 14 km/h add a chill. Zhob is similar, with a high of 24°C and a low of 11°C. Gwadar on the coast is warmer at 31°C, with a winds of 18 km/h.

The next few days

Tuesday 27 October is the wettest day in Gilgit, with about 7.8 mm of rain and a high of 20°C. Skardu stays foggy. On Wednesday 28 October Gilgit still has rain, but less (2.2 mm), and Skardu turns sunny, with a milder low of 6°C. Gwadar is forecast to have fog that day, with winds of 20 km/h. Quetta is breezier, with winds of 18 km/h.

By Thursday 29 October, Gilgit has only light showers and Skardu may see a few drops. Elsewhere it stays dry. Temperatures ease a little in the plains: Lahore falls to 26°C and Karachi to 34°C.

What it means for you

• In Gilgit and nearby valleys, carry rain protection and allow extra time for travel on Monday and Tuesday.
• In Skardu, fog can reduce visibility in the morning, so drive carefully, and dress warmly for the near-freezing nights.
• In Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur, drink plenty of water and avoid long spells in the afternoon sun.
• In Quetta, Zhob and the northern valleys, mornings and evenings are cool, so wear a layer.

Watch today’s forecast (Urdu)

Today city by city

Forecast retrieved 25 October 2026, 20:43 UTC for 18 cities across Pakistan, each checked with four points about 30 km around it. Days are local time. Live forecasts for any city: weatherforecast.site.