Climate Insights for Gahkuch

Ghizer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Hottest
July
18°C peak
Coldest
December
-20°C low
Wettest
April
117mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gahkuch is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 961mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 117mm of rainfall. Gahkuch is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -20°C. Gahkuch experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -12° Average: -16° Min: -20° Feb Max: -9° Average: -13° Min: -17° Mar Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -13° Apr Max: 0° Average: -4° Min: -8° May Max: 4° Average: 0° Min: -5° Jun Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 1° Jul Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Aug Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Sep Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° Oct Max: 4° Average: -2° Min: -7° Nov Max: -6° Average: -10° Min: -14° Dec Max: -12° Average: -15° Min: -20°
Max
Average
Min

Gahkuch has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 12°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 53mm Feb Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 62mm Mar Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 79mm Apr Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 82mm May Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 40mm Jun Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 15mm Jul Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 7mm Oct Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 30mm Nov Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 48mm Dec Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 20mm
Precipitation
Snow

Gahkuch is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 961mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 117mm of rainfall. August and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 25mm. That's 91mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Gahkuch receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 436cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 82cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Gahkuch is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Gahkuch, which began on March 20, 2026. Gahkuch is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -13 to 4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 289mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 1 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 299mm for the season, averaging 100mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -14 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 190mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Expect around 86cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -20 to -9°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 183mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Expect around 135cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gahkuch based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-20 °C
-12 °C
2 km/h
72 mm
53 cm
Feb
-17 °C
-9 °C
2 km/h
85 mm
62 cm
Mar Current
-13 °C
-4 °C
2 km/h
109 mm
79 cm
Apr
-8 °C
0 °C
2 km/h
117 mm
82 cm
May
-5 °C
4 °C
3 km/h
63 mm
40 cm
Jun
1 °C
11 °C
3 km/h
82 mm
15 cm
Jul
7 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
17 °C
4 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Sep
3 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
69 mm
7 cm
Oct
-7 °C
4 °C
3 km/h
54 mm
30 cm
Nov
-14 °C
-6 °C
2 km/h
67 mm
48 cm
Dec
-20 °C
-12 °C
2 km/h
25 mm
20 cm
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