Islamabad, Pakistan Weather: Light rain/drizzle expected

2026-02-06 - 09:46

Light rain/drizzle is expected in Islamabad and parts of Pakistan on Friday evening and night. Snowfall is also expected in the hilly areas of the country during the period. Synoptic Situation: According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a shallow westerly wave prevails over the upper parts of Pakistan. Continental air prevails over other parts of the country. Forecast: Under these conditions, partly cloudy to cloudy weather conditions with light rain are expected in Islamabad and parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Kashmir on Friday evening and night. Snowfall is expected in hilly areas. Cold and dry weather is expected elsewhere in the country. On Saturday and Sunday, mainly cold and dry weather is expected in the twin cities and most parts of Pakistan. Freezing weather is expected in the hilly areas during morning/night hours. Temperatures: Islamabad’s minimum temperature will likely remain between 02°C and 04°C on Saturday and Sunday. Rawalpindi’s minimum temperature will likely remain between 06°C and 08°C on Saturday and Sunday. Past Weather: Cold and dry weather prevailed in most parts of the country during the last 24 hours. Freezing weather prevailed in the upper parts. However, partly cloudy weather with rain occurred at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and northern Balochistan. Rainfall (mm): Parachinar 02, Dir 01 Leh remained the coldest place in the country, where the temperature dropped 12°C below the freezing point. Minimum temperature in Astore was recorded at -08°C, and in Kalam and Skardu at -04°C. In Islamabad, the minimum temperature was recorded at 04°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 86 per cent. In Rawalpindi, the minimum temperature was recorded at 08°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 74 per cent. Normal rain, higher temperatures likely in Pakistan in February 2026