Gilgit in January
3.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -12°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.
-12°CAvg high
-20°CAvg low
13Rainy days (81 mm)
9:49 hDaylight
07:18Sunrise · 17:07 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -12°C
- Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -20°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12°C | -20°C | 81 mm | 13 | – | – | 3.4 |
| February | -9°C | -17°C | 112 mm | 15 | – | – | 3.0 |
| March | -4°C | -13°C | 140 mm | 16 | – | – | 2.7 |
| April | 1°C | -9°C | 127 mm | 13 | – | – | 3.1 |
| May | 6°C | -5°C | 120 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.0 |
| June | 14°C | 1°C | 113 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.4 |
| July | 20°C | 8°C | 110 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 19°C | 9°C | 113 mm | 20 | – | – | 5.8 |
| September | 15°C | 3°C | 114 mm | 18 | – | – | 5.3 |
| October | 4°C | -8°C | 92 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.8 |
| November | -5°C | -16°C | 71 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| December | -11°C | -19°C | 71 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Gilgit in January?
Daytime highs average -12°C and nights about -20°C.
When is the best time to visit Gilgit?
The best months are July, August, June.