ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): December 2025 has been recognized as one of the Pakistan’s hottest Decembers in more than six decades, according to the latest monthly climate report.
Unusual warm days and nights were recorded across much of the country last year.
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) released its monthly report for December 2025 on Monday.
The report ranked December 2025 as the 7th hottest December in Pakistan in the past 65 years, highlighting a continued warming trend during what is typically considered a colder winter month.
Day, night temperatures above normal
According to the report, both daytime and nighttime temperatures remained above normal across Pakistan throughout previous 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 PMD 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.
December rainfall
The report also recorded below-normal rainfall in many parts of the country during December. Cities, including Karachi, received significantly less rain than average, leading to dry conditions and compounding the effects of higher temperatures.
The Metrological Department attributed the rise in December temperatures to climate change, noting that warming trends are increasingly visible even during traditionally cooler months.
Experts have warned that climate change could have long-term implications for water availability, agriculture, and overall climate resilience in the country.
