What’s the climate like in Gilgit?
The current climate of Gilgit features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°C during the day to lows of -7°C. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -17°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Gilgit in recent years was 40°C in July 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -24°C in January 2017.
On average, Gilgit gets 979 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 225 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Gilgit?
The best time to visit Gilgit for pleasant to warm weather is June through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Gilgit.
Climate Table of Gilgit
The climate table of Gilgit shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | -7 | -6 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 14 | -2 | -7 |
Temp. min (°C) | -16 | -14 | -9 | -5 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 8 | -3 | -11 | -16 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 65 | 108 | 102 | 97 | 72 | 99 | 96 | 98 | 80 | 66 | 61 | 35 |
Snow (cm) | 39 | 47 | 34 | 29 | 7,6 | 2,6 | 0 | 0 | 3,2 | 16 | 31 | 17 |
UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 8°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -7°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 979 mm per year, averaging 82 mm per month
- Snowfall: 225 cm per year
- Driest months: 35 mm in December, 61 mm in November and 65 mm in January
- Wettest months: 108 mm in February, 102 mm in March and 99 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Gilgit
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Gilgit, Pakistan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Gilgit
This graph shows how much precipitation Gilgit, Pakistan, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Gilgit
This graph shows how much snow Gilgit, Pakistan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Gilgit
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Gilgit, Pakistan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Gilgit
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Gilgit, Pakistan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Gilgit
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Gilgit, Pakistan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Gilgit
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Gilgit, Pakistan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Gilgit by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gilgit. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.