Health effects can be felt by sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 8 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Health effects can be felt by sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

Gilgit Weather Radar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Gilgit?

The hottest month in Gilgit is typically July, with daytime highs averaging around 31.8°C (89°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 23.5°C (74°F).

What is the coldest month in Gilgit?

The coldest month in Gilgit is typically January, with overnight lows averaging around 1°C (34°F) and daytime highs near 6.6°C (44°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Gilgit have a rainy season?

Gilgit doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. May is the wettest month on average (about 174 mm), while December is the driest (about 74 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Gilgit?

The best time to visit Gilgit is typically September to October, when daytime highs average a comfortable 23.8°C (75°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 108 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Atmospheric Details

Wind

1 km/h

NW · Calm · Max 5 km/h

Humidity

31 %

Comfortable

UV Index

Very High

Visibility

16 km

Excellent

Pressure

855 hPa

Low · change likely

Dew Point

8°C

Comfortable

Today vs Normal

32°C+16° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 16°C.

11 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs above normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran below.

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Health effects can be felt by sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 8 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Health effects can be felt by sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.