Gilgit weather in December (Pakistan)

How does the December weather in Gilgit compare to other months? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Gilgit usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately -8°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -17°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Gilgit in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 4 days will experience snowfall.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gilgit. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gilgit climate page with graphs.

 

Gilgit, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -17°C  

Max Temperature -8°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Where to go in Pakistan in December

Find out more about the weather in Pakistan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Gilgit should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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