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Gilgit, Pakistan Snapshot 2026
Where is Gilgit?
Gilgit, Pakistan
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Pakistan
- City
- Gilgit
- Population
- 216.8K
- Coordinates
- 35.92°, 74.31°
Gilgit is a city in Pakistan with a population of approximately 216.8K. Average temperatures range from -8°C (17°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in July. The best time to visit is May, June, September.
Time in Gilgit right now
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
IANA time zone
Asia/Karachi
Daylight saving
No DST
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Live weather in Gilgit
Daylight in Gilgit today
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Day length
14h 35m
Climate normals for Gilgit
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Good June best
Wet July
Wet August
Wet September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C / -8°C | -5°C / -12°C | 13days (92 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 65% Muggy | 3.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 1°C / -6°C | -1°C / -9°C | 12days (93 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 68% Muggy | 5.3 High | Poor | View Details |
| March | 6°C / -2°C | 5°C / -5°C | 15days (125 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 73% Muggy | 6.7 High | Poor | View Details |
| April | 11°C / 3°C | 12°C / 0°C | 13days (122 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 18°C / 7°C | 20°C / 6°C | 13days (86 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 8.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 26°C / 15°C | 30°C / 15°C | 19days (118 mm) Wet | 12.6h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 8.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| July | 31°C / 21°C | 37°C / 23°C | 20days (120 mm) Wet | 12.3h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 31°C / 21°C | 36°C / 24°C | 19days (113 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 17°C | 30°C / 18°C | 16days (84 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 16°C / 6°C | 16°C / 4°C | 14days (95 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 65% Muggy | 5.8 High | Fair | View Details |
| November | 6°C / -3°C | 4°C / -6°C | 10days (77 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 60% Moderate | 4.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 0°C / -8°C | -4°C / -12°C | 9days (48 mm) Wet | 7.7h Good | 59% Moderate | 3.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -2°C / -8°C . Feb: 1°C / -6°C . Mar: 6°C / -2°C . Apr: 11°C / 3°C . May: 18°C / 7°C . Jun: 26°C / 15°C . Jul: 31°C / 21°C . Aug: 31°C / 21°C . Sep: 28°C / 17°C . Oct: 16°C / 6°C . Nov: 6°C / -3°C . Dec: 0°C / -8°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 92 mm. Feb: 93 mm. Mar: 125 mm. Apr: 122 mm. May: 86 mm. Jun: 118 mm. Jul: 120 mm. Aug: 113 mm. Sep: 84 mm. Oct: 95 mm. Nov: 77 mm. Dec: 48 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 65%. Feb: 68%. Mar: 73%. Apr: 69%. May: 70%. Jun: 68%. Jul: 66%. Aug: 63%. Sep: 60%. Oct: 65%. Nov: 60%. Dec: 59%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 3 km/h . Feb: 2 km/h . Mar: 2 km/h . Apr: 2 km/h . May: 3 km/h . Jun: 3 km/h . Jul: 3 km/h . Aug: 3 km/h . Sep: 3 km/h . Oct: 3 km/h . Nov: 3 km/h . Dec: 3 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gilgit has a population of approximately 216.8K.
The best months to visit Gilgit are May, June, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Gilgit receives approximately 1173mm of rainfall annually across 173 rainy days.
Gilgit is located in Pakistan, in the Asia region.