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Weather in Gilgit-Baltistan

2 cities

Skardu
 
Gilgit
 

Weather in Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan is home to 2 cities tracked on Mausam Online: Skardu and Gilgit. Live weather, hourly forecasts and air-quality data are available for every city.

Climate & seasons

Gilgit-Baltistan lies among the Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindu Kush ranges, and its climate changes sharply with height. The valleys around Gilgit and Skardu are arid: what little rain and snow they get is heaviest from March to May, brought by western disturbances rather than the monsoon. Summers on the valley floors are hot, and the heat peaks in July and August; winters are cold, with nights below freezing in December and January, and higher up the cold lasts far longer and snow closes the high passes.

When to visit Gilgit-Baltistan

Summer is the season for the mountains: most trekking routes and the high passes open only once the snow has cleared. On the valley floors, though, July and August are hot, and spring and autumn are more comfortable there.

Air quality in Gilgit-Baltistan

AQI conditions vary by city and season. Winter (November–January) is typically the worst, when cool, still air traps pollution near the ground. Each city's page, linked above, shows its live AQI.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weather in Gilgit-Baltistan today?
Weather in Gilgit-Baltistan varies by region. The cards above show the current temperature and conditions in cities such as Skardu and Gilgit; open any city for rain, AQI and PM2.5/PM10, and for a full hourly and 7-day forecast.
When does the monsoon arrive in Gilgit-Baltistan?
The monsoon reaches this far into the mountains only weakly. The valleys are arid, and what little rain and snow they get is heaviest from March to May, brought by western disturbances; much of what falls in winter and spring comes as snow.
Which is the largest city in Gilgit-Baltistan?
Skardu is the largest city in Gilgit-Baltistan. We provide live weather forecasts for 2 cities across the region.
How often is the weather data updated?
Every city's weather and AQI data refreshes every 60 minutes from Open-Meteo, which combines ECMWF and other forecast models. See "How we predict the weather" for full sourcing.