Gilgit Weather in May

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

The climate in Gilgit during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Gilgit and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Gilgit weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.4°C 65.1°F
Nightly temperature 6.2°C 43.2°F
Average temperature 12.3°C 54.1°F
Daily sunshine 8.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 42 mm 1.6 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 20°C 68°F
Humidity 49%
Windspeed 6.8kph 4 mph

On average May is the wettest month of the year in Gilgit with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Gilgit

Gilgit average temperature in May

May rainfall

Gilgit average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Gilgit average rain in May

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 May 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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