January weather forecast
Gilgit, Pakistan

January in Gilgit, Pakistan is typically cold as the winter season continues its course. This is the time when the mercury usually drops to as low as -2.7°C (27.1°F) at night, whereas the highest temperature registered sits at 9.6°C (49.3°F). The city, dipped in frostiness, beckons those who find beauty in wintertime. Relative humidity rises to 51.3%, painting an image of a somewhat dewy yet chilly Gilgit. Balmy daytime and chilling evenings are usually coupled with shorter daylight hours as compared to other months.

Temperature

January stands out as Gilgit's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 9.6°C (49.3°F) and a low-temperature of -2.7°C (27.1°F).

Humidity

In Gilgit, the average relative humidity in January is 51.3%.

Rainfall

In Gilgit, during January, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gilgit, there are 62 rainfall days, and 133mm (5.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:27 pm PKT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during January leads to these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.