About Gilgit, Gilgit Baltistan

With a population of around 217,000, Gilgit sits in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The city operates in the Asia/Karachi time zone.

In 2025, Gilgit averaged an annual temperature of 60°F, with hottest temperatures reaching 110°F in July and lowest around 15°F in January. The city received approximately 47 inches of precipitation during the year.