Climate normals · 1970–2000
Gilgit Climate
Gilgit is a city in Pakistan (07) with a population of about 216,760. Its average annual temperature is 13.6°C (56°F), with roughly 204 mm of rain per year.
13.6°C
Avg Temp
204
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Gilgit Climate
Gilgit has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F) and receives about 204 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13.6°C
Avg Temp
204
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2° / 35° | 11 mm |
| February | 3° / 38° | 13 mm |
| March | 8° / 46° | 24 mm |
| April | 13° / 56° | 32 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 39 mm |
| June | 23° / 73° | 13 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 18 mm |
| August | 25° / 77° | 21 mm |
| September | 21° / 69° | 12 mm |
| October | 15° / 58° | 10 mm |
| November | 9° / 47° | 4 mm |
| December | 3° / 38° | 7 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Gilgit
The most comfortable months to visit Gilgit are typically September, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near -3°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Gilgit are typically September, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Gilgit, Pakistan has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C and about 204 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Gilgit average about 33°C (91°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.