Located on the coast, Karachi has an arid climate with low average
precipitation levels (approx. 250 mm (9.8 in) per annum), the bulk of
which occurs during the July–August monsoon season. Winters are mild and dry,
while the summers are warm and humid; the proximity to the sea maintains
humidity levels at a near-constant high and cool sea breezes relieve the heat
of the summer months. December and January are dry and pleasant as compared to
the warm summers that dominate through the late spring (March) to the
pre-monsoon season (June). Compared to other parts of Pakistan, Karachi's
weather is considered
