January weather forecastGilgit, Pakistan

January

Weather in January

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

Gilgit records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 9.6°C (49.3°F) and a low of -2.7°C (27.1°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 51.3%.

Rainfall

In January, in Gilgit, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout January, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gilgit, Pakistan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 62 days and collects up to 133mm (5.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 9.6°C (49.3°F) and an average low-temperature of -2.7°C (27.1°F), is considered the coldest month.

The average high-temperature, in January, in Gilgit, is 9.6°C (49.3°F), while the average low-temperature is -2.7°C (27.1°F).

The average relative humidity in January is 51.3%.

In January, in Gilgit, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout January, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

In January, the average day length is 10h and 3min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:27 pm PKT.

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

The average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Gilgit.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Gilgit, Pakistan

  • Average high temperature in January: 9.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (36.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -2.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (18.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.7°C).

Average humidity in January
Gilgit, Pakistan

  • Average humidity in January: 51.3%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23.7%).

Average rainfall in January
Gilgit, Pakistan

  • Average rainfall in January: 4.6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (25.1mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.4mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Gilgit, Pakistan

  • Average rainfall days in January: 4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March, April, May and July (7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gilgit, Pakistan

  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h).

Average UV index in January
Gilgit, Pakistan

  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).