Climate Insights for Gahkuch

Ghizer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Hottest
August
18°C peak
Coldest
December
-21°C low
Wettest
April
113mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gahkuch is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 875mm of precipitation falls per year. Gahkuch receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gahkuch is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Gahkuch experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -13° Average: -17° Min: -21° Feb Max: -11° Average: -14° Min: -19° Mar Max: -5° Average: -9° Min: -15° Apr Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -10° May Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -6° Jun Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: -1° Jul Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 6° Aug Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 7° Sep Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 2° Oct Max: 3° Average: -3° Min: -8° Nov Max: -6° Average: -10° Min: -15° Dec Max: -13° Average: -16° Min: -21°
Max
Average
Min

Gahkuch has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -16°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 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: 81mm Snow: 81mm Feb Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 78mm Mar Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 100mm Apr Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 112mm May Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 61mm Jun Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 19mm Jul Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 8mm Oct Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 37mm Nov Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 69mm Dec Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 35mm
Precipitation
Snow

Gahkuch is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 875mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 113mm of rainfall. March and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 35mm. That's 77mm 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 602cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 112cm. 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: 0km/h Feb Wind Speed: 0km/h Mar Wind Speed: 0km/h Apr Wind Speed: 0km/h May Wind Speed: 0km/h Jun Wind Speed: 0km/h Jul Wind Speed: 0km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 0km/h Oct Wind Speed: 0km/h Nov Wind Speed: 0km/h Dec Wind Speed: 0km/h
Wind Speed

Gahkuch is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 0km/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 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 0km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Gahkuch, which began on June 21, 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 August at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -15 to 4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 277mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 0km/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 218mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 0km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -15 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 187mm for the season, averaging 62mm per month. Expect around 115cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 0km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -21 to -11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 194mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Expect around 194cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 0km/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
-21 °C
-13 °C
0 km/h
81 mm
81 cm
Feb
-19 °C
-11 °C
0 km/h
78 mm
78 cm
Mar
-15 °C
-5 °C
0 km/h
101 mm
100 cm
Apr
-10 °C
-1 °C
0 km/h
113 mm
112 cm
May
-6 °C
4 °C
0 km/h
64 mm
61 cm
Jun Current
-1 °C
11 °C
0 km/h
68 mm
19 cm
Jul
6 °C
17 °C
0 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
18 °C
1 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Sep
2 °C
13 °C
0 km/h
69 mm
8 cm
Oct
-8 °C
3 °C
0 km/h
49 mm
37 cm
Nov
-15 °C
-6 °C
0 km/h
69 mm
69 cm
Dec
-21 °C
-13 °C
0 km/h
35 mm
35 cm
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