Gilgit, Pakistan experiences average highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 14 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 1.4°C (2.5°F) across the available records.
Gilgit, Pakistan Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Gilgit, Pakistan. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Mar–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.2/10
Best: May, June, September
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 14°C / 5°C
Feels Like 15°C / 4°C
Rainy Days 14
Rainfall 98 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 66%
Wind Speed 3 km/h
Dew Point 4°C
Snow Days 13 days
Frost Days 18 days
Hottest Month
31°C
July
Avg Low21°C
Rain20days
Coldest Month
-8°C
January
Avg High-2°C
Rain13days
Driest Month
9days
December
Avg High0°C
Avg Low-8°C
Windiest Month
3 km/h
July (Gusts 26)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, November due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:47
Daylight 14.6h
Sunset 19:22
Live conditions—
Gilgit on the map · live conditions
Gilgit, Pakistan
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Pakistan
- City
- Gilgit
- Population
- 216.8K
- Coordinates
- 35.92°, 74.31°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 14 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 19 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 0°C
Avg Low -8°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
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 .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 10h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 8h.
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.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 18 days. Feb: 17 days. Mar: 19 days. Apr: 15 days. May: 10 days. Jun: 3 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 3 days. Oct: 14 days. Nov: 13 days. Dec: 13 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.4°C (2.5°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 8 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 32°C | Jul · 31°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -8°C | Jan · -8°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 125 mm | Mar · 125 mm |
| Windiest month | Sep 2025 · 3 km/h | Jul · 3 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Gilgit are May, June, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Gilgit, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Gilgit is July, with average daytime highs of 31°C (88°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Gilgit is January, with average overnight lows of -8°C (17°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Gilgit is March, averaging 125mm of precipitation across 15 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Gilgit runs through July, June, August, September, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Gilgit.
Gilgit receives approximately 119 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Gilgit.
The least favorable months to visit Gilgit are January, February, March, November, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Gilgit is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Gilgit is 66%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Gilgit receives snow. Months with snowfall average 13 snow days and 48 cm (19 in) of accumulation, with about 18 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Gilgit are 3 km/h (2 mph). The windiest month is July with peak winds reaching 3 km/h (2 mph) (gusts up to 26 km/h / 16 mph).
Gilgit averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 51%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Gilgit is 4°C (39°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Gilgit has a Hot-Summer Continental climate, classified as Dfa under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Gilgit ranges from 4°C (39°F) to 15°C (59°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Gilgit, with a climate score of 7.4/10. Consider visiting during May, June, September instead for better conditions.
For June in Gilgit, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 26°C (79°F) and 19 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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