December 2025 has been declared one of Pakistan’s hottest Decembers in more than six decades, with unusually warm days and nights recorded across much of the country, according to the latest monthly climate report.
The Meteorological Department released its monthly meteorological report for December 2025 on Monday.
The report ranked December 2025 as the seventh hottest December in the past 65 years, highlighting a continued warming trend during what is typically a colder winter month.
Day, night temperatures above normal
According to the report, both daytime and nighttime temperatures remained above normal across Pakistan throughout December.
The area-weighted minimum temperature for the month ranked as the eighth highest in 65 years, reflecting persistently warm nights across the country.
The Met Department noted that unusually hot weather prevailed in Sindh and Balochistan during December.
Residents in several districts experienced conditions more typical of early autumn than mid-winter, raising concerns among farmers and urban dwellers alike.
Rainfall remains below normal, Karachi affected
The report also pointed to below-normal rainfall in many parts of the country during December.
Cities, including Karachi, received significantly less rain than average, contributing to dry conditions and compounding the effects of higher temperatures.
The Met Department attributed the rise in December temperatures to climate change, noting that warming trends are increasingly visible even during traditionally cooler months.
Experts warned that such shifts could have long-term implications for water availability, agriculture, and overall climate resilience in Pakistan.
