The climate in Gilgit during October can be summarized as cool and very dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Gilgit and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 16.2°C 61.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 2.2°C 36°F |
| Average temperature | 9.2°C 48.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 10 mm 0.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 3 days |
| Sea temperature | 20.6°C 69.1°F |
| Humidity | 51% |
| Windspeed | 4.7kph 3 mph |
On average October is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gilgit with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| 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 |