Gilgit weather in January (Pakistan)

Interested in knowing the climate of Gilgit in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Gilgit typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -10°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -18°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Gilgit in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Expect around 4 days of snow based on historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gilgit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gilgit, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -18°C  

Max Temperature -10°C  

Chance of Rain 14%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Where to go in Pakistan in January

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

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