Islamabad, Pakistan weather: Rain likely in upper parts, warmer days in plains

2026-03-06 - 11:33

Intermittent rain is predicted in the upper parts of Pakistan on Friday evening and night, as well as on Saturday and Sunday. Synoptic Situation: According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a shallow westerly wave will likely approach the extreme northern parts of Pakistan tonight. Forecast: Under these conditions, mainly dry weather is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and most parts of the country, while cold/ partly cloudy in the hilly areas on Friday evening and night, as well as on Saturday and Sunday. However, light rain-thunderstorm with light snow over high mountains may occur at isolated places in north Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. Day temperatures are likely to remain above normal in plain areas. Temperatures: Islamabad’s minimum temperature will likely remain between 12°C and 14°C on Saturday and between 13°C and 15°C on Sunday. Rawalpindi’s minimum temperature will likely remain between 16°C and 18°C on Saturday and between 17°C and 19°C on Sunday. Past Weather: Dry weather prevailed in most parts of the country during the last 24 hours. Cold weather prevailed in the upper parts. However, light rain/drizzle occurred at a few places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Day temperatures in the plains remained above normal. In Islamabad, the minimum temperature was recorded at 13°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 85 per cent. In Rawalpindi, the minimum temperature was recorded at 17°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 56 per cent. Less rain, higher temperatures likely in Pakistan during March 2026