SeasonMapGilgit weather in January
Pakistan
January in Gilgit: freezing, rainy, with reliable snow — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Gilgit · #1169 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 46/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Gilgit in January
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Gilgit climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -3°C / 27°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -8°C / 17°F | |
| Rainfall | 102 mm / 4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -9°C / 16°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 2 km/h / 1 mph | |
| Snowfall | 102.5 cm / 40.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 84 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gilgit in January
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 6 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 January
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 103 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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Gilgit?
- January in Gilgit: freezing, rainy, with reliable snow — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Gilgit on SeasonMap's comfort score (46/100).
- What is the weather like in Gilgit in January?
- In January, Gilgit averages a daily high of -2.6°C and a low of -8.4°C, with about 101.5 mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gilgit in January?
- Gilgit has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 84 in January.
- Does it snow in Gilgit in January?
- Gilgit sees roughly 102.5 cm of snowfall in January.
Other months in Gilgit
Warmer or cooler than Gilgit in January
Similar destinations in South Asia — January
Within 300 km: Gulmarg's Ski season around 20 Dec – 10 Apr.