SeasonMapGilgit weather in May
Pakistan
May in Gilgit: nice, rainy, with reliable snow — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Gilgit · #284 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Gilgit in May
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Gilgit climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 17°C / 63°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Rainfall | 86 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 2 km/h / 1 mph | |
| Snowfall | 32.3 cm / 12.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 99 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gilgit in May
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.
Busyschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its best 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).
Best 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 May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Karakoram Highway season
1 Apr – 30 Nov · usuallyTrail seasonThe highway runs all year to Sost, but the border at Khunjerab is kept for the warm half: heavy traffic stops around the end of November and the pass is generally shut to everything by the turn of the year. Clearing after a dump takes days. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 32 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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Gilgit?
- May in Gilgit: nice, rainy, with reliable snow — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Gilgit on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Gilgit in May?
- In May, Gilgit averages a daily high of 17.3°C and a low of 6.9°C, with about 86 mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gilgit in May?
- Gilgit has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 99 in May.
- Does it snow in Gilgit in May?
- Gilgit sees roughly 32.3 cm of snowfall in May.
Other months in Gilgit
Warmer or cooler than Gilgit in May
Similar destinations in South Asia — May
Within 300 km: Gulmarg's Mud season on 15 Apr – 25 May, and Srinagar's Summer hill-station rush on 15 May – 15 Jul.