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Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Thing

Thing is a locality in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, 1,584 m above sea level. The climate is classified as cold desert (Köppen BWk), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population–
Local time17:07
36.01° N, 74.19° EElevation 1,584 mUTC+5 · Pakistan Standard Time
The year in Thingweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low13° / 2°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep

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

Thing at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthApril

33 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

5 mm of rain

Weather in Thing

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Sunny · wind 1 km/h · humidity 25%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct20°10°
Sun25 Oct20°10°
Mon26 Oct19°8°0.8 mm
Tue27 Oct18°9°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct21°9°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct22°11°
Fri30 Oct18°9°
Sat31 Oct20°10°
Sun1 Nov21°11°
Mon2 Nov15°10°4.9 mm

When to go to Thing

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score434040407490909092675048
High-2°0°5°10°15°21°24°24°21°13°5°0°
Low-8°-6°-3°1°5°9°13°14°11°2°-4°-7°
Rain (mm)71213332317192015857
Wet days566754443243

What's on in Thing

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

Nature around Thing

Nature in Pakistan

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Thing

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Thing

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Rupal 28 km ↖2002 · 73 km
6.2Ab Gaj 30 km →1990 · 144 km
6.2Gahkuch 56 km ↓1981 · 64 km
6.2Gahkuch 42 km ↙1972 · 71 km

Towns and villages around Thing

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

Places near Thing

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Thing?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Thing.
What is the hottest month in Thing?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Thing?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Thing?
April is the wettest month with about 33 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.