Pakistan Records Second Hottest and Seventh Driest April in 65 Years

Pakistan experienced one of its most extreme Aprils on record, with temperatures soaring and rainfall plunging far below normal, according to new data released by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The average temperature nationwide in April reached 27.91°C, exceeding the long-term monthly average of 24.54°C by 3.37°C. Daytime heat was especially intense, with the average maximum temperature hitting 36.40°C—about 4.66°C higher than the historical average of 31.74°C.

This made April 2025 the second hottest April in terms of daytime temperatures in the past 65 years. Night-time temperatures also rose significantly, averaging 19.36°C, which is 2.57°C above the usual 16.80°C.

The country also experienced a severe shortfall in rainfall. April’s precipitation was 59% below average, making it the seventh driest April since 1960. The sharp decline in rain, combined with record heat, underscores the growing volatility of Pakistan’s climate.

Experts warn that such weather extremes could severely affect agriculture, strain water resources, and pose health risks—especially as the country heads into peak summer. Health officials have already reported a rise in gastrointestinal illnesses, which has coincided with the early onset of hot weather.