SeasonMapGilgit weather in December
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December in Gilgit: freezing, a little rain, with reliable snow — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Gilgit · #1022 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Gilgit in December
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Gilgit climate normals — December
| Daytime high | -1°C / 30°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -9°C / 16°F | |
| Rainfall | 43 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 60% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -11°C / 12°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 3 km/h / 2 mph | |
| Snowfall | 43.6 cm / 17.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gilgit in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Gilgit's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherGilgit's best weather comes in May, June and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Gilgit in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Winter shutdown
1 Dec – 28 FebOff-season shutdownClosuresThe valleys go quiet: guesthouses close, the road north of Sost is shut and the flights from Islamabad are cancelled for days at a stretch when the cloud sits in the gorge. The bazaar keeps working; almost nothing for a visitor does. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 44 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gilgit — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Gilgit?
Gilgit in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Gilgit?
- December in Gilgit: freezing, a little rain, with reliable snow — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Gilgit on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Gilgit in December?
- In December, Gilgit averages a daily high of -0.9°C and a low of -9.1°C, with about 43.1 mm of rain over roughly 8.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gilgit in December?
- Gilgit has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in December.
- Does it snow in Gilgit in December?
- Gilgit sees roughly 43.6 cm of snowfall in December.
Other months in Gilgit
Warmer or cooler than Gilgit in December
Similar destinations in South Asia — December
Within 300 km: Gulmarg's Ski season around 20 Dec – 10 Apr.