Gilgit-Baltistan weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Like most weather services, we show Gilgit-Baltistan at one spot: Skardu, its largest city. At 1:00 AM local time it was fog and 4°C (38°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Jul–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 34%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–AugOff season Oct–May
About Skardu weather
Is it raining in Skardu right now?
No. It’s fog and 4° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Skardu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–16° and lows of 1–4°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Skardu lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Skardu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Gilgit-Baltistan weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gilgit-Baltistan?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gilgit-Baltistan is Jul–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–May tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -9°C (16°F) in January to 18°C (65°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Gilgit-Baltistan?
April is the wettest month, with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 12 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Gilgit-Baltistan?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 18°C (65°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -9°C (16°F) and lows of -19°C (-1°F).
Does Gilgit-Baltistan have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is April at about 43 mm (1.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Skardu), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Gilgit-Baltistan
Weather can differ a lot within Gilgit-Baltistan: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.