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Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Joa

Joa is a locality in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, 3,035 m above sea level. The climate is classified as dry-summer subarctic (Köppen Dsc), with dry summers and cold winters.

Now-3°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time04:52
35.49° N, 75.32° EElevation 3,035 mUTC+5 · Pakistan Standard Time
The year in Joaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec51October
October: high / low2° / -12°
Rain this month23mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Joa at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-19°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthApril

92 mm of rain

Driest monthOctober

23 mm of rain

Weather in Joa

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
-3°C

Partly cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 46%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct5°-5°0.9 mm
Fri30 Oct3°-7°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct3°-6°
Sun1 Nov4°-5°0.6 mm
Mon2 Nov3°-6°3.2 mm
Tue3 Nov2°-8°1.3 mm
Wed4 Nov1°-6°
Thu5 Nov2°-4°1.4 mm
Fri6 Nov1°-8°3.8 mm

When to go to Joa

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score363132313843777660514845
High-12°-9°-4°0°5°10°17°17°13°2°-6°-10°
Low-19°-17°-14°-11°-6°-2°5°6°0°-12°-18°-19°
Rain (mm)545574926927252624232335
Wet days788987785343

What's on in Joa

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Joa

Nature in Pakistan

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Pakistan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Joa

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Rupal 28 km ↖2002 · 74 km
6.0Shimshal 107 km →1963 · 138 km
5.6Bunji 6 km ↓2019 · 64 km
5.5Bunji 17 km ↙1992 · 72 km

Towns and villages around Joa

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Joa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Joa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Joa.
What is the hottest month in Joa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Joa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -12°C and lows of -19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Joa?
April is the wettest month with about 92 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.