Winter made a sharp return to Karachi after brief rainfall pushed temperatures to their lowest levels of the season, according to official data.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department recorded a minimum temperature of 6.2°C at Jinnah Terminal, marking the coldest night of the current winter.
Meteorologists reported an overall citywide minimum average of 8.5°C, which stood 3.5°C below the seasonal norm. The sharp drop followed rain driven by an active westerly weather system affecting the port city.
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— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) January 24, 2026Several neighbourhoods recorded near-freezing conditions. Bin Qasim reported 8.6°C, while Gulistan-e-Jauhar logged 8.7°C. Temperatures at Sharea Faisal and Mauripur dipped to 9.5°C.
Rainfall spread across multiple districts on Thursday, leaving the city under cool and misty conditions. Strong winds accompanied the showers as the system moved through Karachi.
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— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) January 24, 2026Initial rainfall hit Surjani Town, Musharraf Colony, and Hub. Later, showers reached North Karachi, II Chundrigar Road, Nagan Chowrangi, Malir, Ahsanabad, Dalmia, Scheme 33, Buffer Zone, and PECHS, where light drizzle was reported.
Following the rain, colder air settled over the city. On Friday morning, residents experienced a “feels-like” temperature as low as 4°C, intensifying the winter chill across Karachi.
Meteorologists expect cold conditions to persist, particularly during nighttime and early morning hours.
