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 recorded an average annual temperature of 60°F. The hottest temperatures reached 110°F in July; the coolest were 15°F in January. Total precipitation for the year was 47 inches, with the wettest month being August. Snowfall for the year totaled approximately 52 inches.
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