SeasonMapGilgit weather in September
Pakistan
September in Gilgit: warm, rainy — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Gilgit · #737 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Gilgit in September
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Gilgit climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 94 mm / 3.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 3 km/h / 2 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.7 cm / 3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gilgit in September
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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).
Fair weatherGilgit's best weather comes in May, June and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Gilgit in September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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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
Babusar Pass window
1 Jul – 5 Oct · usuallyTrail seasonThe short cut over from Naran only exists for a few months and shuts with the first serious snow. When it is closed, everything from Islamabad goes the long way round on the Karakoram Highway. Source ↗
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Gilgit in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Gilgit?
- September in Gilgit: warm, rainy — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Gilgit on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Gilgit in September?
- In September, Gilgit averages a daily high of 27.7°C and a low of 17.5°C, with about 93.7 mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gilgit in September?
- Gilgit has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in September.
- Does it snow in Gilgit in September?
- Gilgit sees roughly 7.7 cm of snowfall in September.