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Gilgit weather in March (Pakistan)

What weather conditions can you expect in Gilgit this March? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Gilgit includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -2°C. At night, it falls to around -11°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Gilgit in March usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 7 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March 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 March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 24%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 131 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  

Where to go in Pakistan in March

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

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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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