Gilgit Weather in January

What's the weather like in Gilgit (Gilgit-Baltistan) in January 2024?

The climate in Gilgit during January can be summarized as cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Gilgit and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (31°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.

Gilgit weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -0.4°C 31.4°F
Nightly temperature -9.3°C 15.4°F
Average temperature -4.8°C 23.4°F
Daily sunshine 5.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 14 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 16.1°C 61°F
Humidity 64%
Windspeed 4.7kph 3 mph

On average January is the 6th driest month of the year in Gilgit with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Gilgit

Gilgit average temperature in January

January rainfall

Gilgit average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Gilgit average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gilgit in January 2024.

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Gilgit weather stats

Gilgit weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.2°C 77.4°F
Driest month: November 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: October 8.4hrs
Coldest month: January -0.6°C 30.9°F
Wettest month: May 42mm 1.7ins
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