Climate of Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Point-value climate at Gilgit (Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan). Population approximately 216,760.
Located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, Gilgit has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 216,760. Monthly average temperatures range from 2.3°C / 36.1°F in January to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in July, with rainfall varying from 3 mm / 0.1 in (November) to 37 mm / 1.5 in (May) — about 191 mm / 7.5 in across the year. Gilgit is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Gilgit's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.3°C36.1°F | 10 mm0.4″ | — |
| February | 4.5°C40.1°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| March | 9.2°C48.6°F | 22 mm0.9″ | — |
| April | 14.4°C57.9°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 18.8°C65.8°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 24°C75.2°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.6°C79.9°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 25.9°C78.6°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 21.4°C70.5°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 15.4°C59.7°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 9.3°C48.7°F | 3 mm0.1″ | — |
| December | 4.2°C39.6°F | 7 mm0.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gilgit?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Gilgit's warmest month is July at an average of 26.6°C / 79.9°F, and its driest month is November with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Gilgit?
Gilgit, in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 2.3°C / 36.1°F in January to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 191 mm / 7.5 in, with the wettest month being May (37 mm / 1.5 in) and the driest November (3 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Gilgit in July?
The average temperature in Gilgit in July is 26.6°C / 79.9°F, with rainfall of about 17 mm / 0.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Gilgit?
The driest month in Gilgit is November, with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 9.3°C / 48.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Gilgit?
The wettest month in Gilgit is May, with approximately 37 mm / 1.5 in of average monthly rainfall.