Gilgit weather
At 1:00 AM local time it was mostly clear and 11°C (52°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug. Gilgit sits 1466 m (4,810 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 23%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Oct–Apr
About Gilgit weather
Is it raining in Gilgit right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 11° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Gilgit this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–21° and lows of 7–11°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Gilgit lately?
In the past 7 days, Gilgit had 1 rainy day and 2.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gilgit?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Gilgit weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gilgit?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gilgit is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -7°C (19°F) in January to 21°C (69°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Gilgit?
April is the wettest month, with about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 10 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Gilgit?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 21°C (69°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -7°C (19°F) and lows of -16°C (2°F).
Does Gilgit have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is April at about 32 mm (1.3 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months