Pakistan Main Cities Weather Overview 8 to 10 January 2026 Across All Provinces

The Pakistan Meteorological Department PMD has confirmed that cold and dry weather conditions have been prevailing across most parts of the country during 8 and 9 January 2026 and this pattern is expected to continue on 10 January 2026. Continental air is dominating over plains and mountainous regions resulting in cool days and cold nights throughout the provinces of Sindh Punjab Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Balochistan and Islamabad and northern areas. Moderate to dense fog is expected especially during mornings and nights in lowland plains according to the official weekly weather outlook issued by PMD

Pakistan Major Cities 3-Day Temperature Comparison (Jan 8-10, 2026)

Sindh Province Weather

In Sindh including cities like Karachi and Hyderabad the weather has remained cold and dry on 8 and 9 January with chilly nights and cool days. Patchy fog has appeared especially in upper Sindh during early mornings and late nights. On 10 January PMD forecasts mainly cold and dry weather in most plain areas of Sindh and persistent moderate to dense fog conditions during morning and night hours

Punjab Province Weather

Across Punjab including Lahore Faisalabad and Multan conditions have been consistently cold during the day and colder at night on both 8 and 9 January. Moderate to dense fog has frequently developed over plain areas during early mornings and after sunset reducing visibility which is expected to remain on 10 January as well. PMD expects fog to persist especially during mornings and nights in the Punjab plains

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Weather

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has also been under cold and dry conditions with plains and valleys experiencing cooler daytime weather and sharp temperature drops at night on 8 and 9 January. Fog formation has been likely in places like Peshawar and surrounding plains particularly in the early hours which is expected to remain on 10 January as moderate to dense fog according to PMD forecasts

Balochistan Weather

In Balochistan including Quetta the cold weather has been more intense especially at night and in elevated areas. Days have been dry and cool with limited change under daylight and PMD forecasts that on 10 January these very cold conditions will persist particularly in northern Balochistan and higher elevation regions with continuing cold and dry weather

Islamabad and Northern Areas Weather

Islamabad and nearby regions have been experiencing cold and dry weather on 8 and 9 January with frost likely during early mornings in some places and a tendency for dense morning fog over the plains. On 10 January PMD indicates that cold and dry conditions will continue in plain areas and that fog and frost may occur at isolated places especially in Pothohar region and Kashmir. Very cold weather is also forecast for Gilgit Baltistan Kashmir and Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 10 January

PMD Forecast for 10 January 2026

According to the latest PMD weekly weather outlook the weather pattern of cold and dry conditions that was observed on 8 and 9 January is expected to continue on 10 January in most plain areas of the country. Moderate to dense fog conditions are likely to remain especially during morning and night hours in Punjab upper Sindh and the plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Very cold weather is expected in Gilgit Baltistan Kashmir Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the northern parts of Balochistan with frost possible at isolated places in the Pothohar region and Kashmir during early hours

Safety Advice for Cold Weather

Wear appropriate warm clothing including sweaters jackets scarves and gloves especially during nights and early mornings when temperatures are at their lowest. Protect children elderly people and those with respiratory conditions by minimizing exposure to cold air as prolonged exposure can increase health risks. When using heaters indoors ensure good ventilation to avoid the buildup of carbon monoxide and avoid using open flames in closed spaces. Dense fog reduces visibility significantly so when driving use fog lights correctly reduce your speed and maintain a safe distance. Avoid unnecessary travel during heavy fog. Keep living spaces warm and dry by using blankets and thermal bedding and drinking warm fluids to help maintain body warmth

Summary

Across Sindh Punjab Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Balochistan and Islamabad and northern areas cold and dry weather has been consistent from 8 to 9 January 2026. Days have been cool and nights have been cold with moderate to dense fog in many plains. According to PMD forecasts this weather pattern of cold and dry conditions will continue on 10 January 2026 with persistent fog especially in the plains and very cold conditions in the northern highlands. Stay warm and keep an eye on official daily forecasts from PMD for any local changes

Disclaimer: “Temperatures are based on current meteorological trends and may vary slightly.”