Climate of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Area-weighted average across Gilgit-Baltistan. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Gilgit-Baltistan, a subdivision of Pakistan, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -14.8°C / 5.4°F in January to 11°C / 51.8°F in July, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in to 33 mm / 1.3 in depending on the season (248 mm / 9.8 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -14.8°C5.4°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| February | -14.1°C6.6°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Snowy |
| March | -9.4°C15.1°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Snowy |
| April | -2.8°C27°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| May | 2.5°C36.5°F | 33 mm1.3″ | — |
| June | 7.4°C45.3°F | 13 mm0.5″ | — |
| July | 11°C51.8°F | 25 mm1″ | — |
| August | 10.8°C51.4°F | 25 mm1″ | — |
| September | 6.6°C43.9°F | 16 mm0.6″ | — |
| October | 0.4°C32.7°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
| November | -6.5°C20.3°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| December | -12°C10.4°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gilgit-Baltistan?
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 11°C / 51.8°F, and the driest is November at 6 mm / 0.2 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Gilgit-Baltistan?
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -14.8°C / 5.4°F in January to 11°C / 51.8°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 248 mm / 9.8 in, with the wettest month being May (33 mm / 1.3 in) and the driest November (6 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Gilgit-Baltistan?
The hottest month in Gilgit-Baltistan is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 11°C / 51.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Gilgit-Baltistan?
The coldest month in Gilgit-Baltistan is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -14.8°C / 5.4°F.
When does it rain most in Gilgit-Baltistan?
The wettest month in Gilgit-Baltistan is May, averaging about 33 mm / 1.3 in of rainfall. The driest is November with about 6 mm / 0.2 in.