No, Pakistan is not a tropical country. While it has a diverse climate, ranging from tropical to temperate, the majority of the country experiences an arid, hot climate.
Pakistan is located in a temperate zone, with a climate heavily influenced by its varied topography, including mountains, deserts, and coastal areas. The climate is generally dry and hot near the coast and along the lowland plains, while the mountainous regions experience cooler temperatures and more rainfall.
Pakistan's climate is characterized by:
- Hot summers with temperatures reaching over 40°C in many parts of the country
- Mild to cold winters with temperatures dropping below freezing in mountainous areas
- Arid conditions with low rainfall throughout the year, except for monsoon season
- Varied rainfall patterns with higher precipitation in the north and east and lower precipitation in the south and west
While Pakistan experiences tropical cyclones, particularly in the south, these events are infrequent and do not define the overall climate.
