Weather in Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan is home to 2 cities tracked on Mausam Online, including Skardu, Gilgit. Live weather, hourly forecasts and air-quality data are available for every city.
Climate & seasons
Weather in Gilgit-Baltistan varies sharply with elevation. Valleys are warm in summer; passes above 3,000 m hold snow most of the year. Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are the most stable seasons for travel.
When to visit Gilgit-Baltistan
The most comfortable months are October through February, when temperatures are cooler and rainfall is minimal. April–June is best avoided unless you tolerate intense heat. The monsoon (July–September) brings dramatic skies but also flooding risk.
Air quality in Gilgit-Baltistan
Air quality usually peaks (worst) between November and January. Summer afternoons can bring dust haze. Cleaner months: July–September, when monsoon rain washes the air.