Climate Insights for Gilgit

The climate in Gilgit is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 1196mm of precipitation falls per year. Gilgit receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gilgit 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 -21°C. Gilgit experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Gilgit has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 15°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.

Gilgit is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1196mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 100mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 126mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 44mm. That's 82mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Gilgit receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 496cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 90cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Gilgit 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 July, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Gilgit, which began on March 20, 2026. Gilgit 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gilgit 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.