Mountain in Pakistan

K2 Climate and Average Weather

Climate of K2: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☀️ -16°F now🕔 10:00 PM local📅 Best: May, June and August⛰ 28.251 ft

Climate in K2 month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January-45°-53°3,2 in★★☆☆☆
February-44°-51°2,5 in★★☆☆☆
March-35°-42°4,5 in★☆☆☆☆
April-27°-35°2,5 in★★☆☆☆
May-19°-29°1,3 in★★☆☆☆
June-12°-22°1,1 in★★☆☆☆
July-5°-13°1,5 in★★☆☆☆
August-5°-14°0,7 in★★☆☆☆
September-13°-22°0,9 in★★☆☆☆
October-26°-34°1,3 in★★☆☆☆
November-36°-43°1,3 in★★☆☆☆
December-42°-49°2,4 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in K2

Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day1°FAug 13, 2025
Coldest night-62°FFeb 2, 2024
Wettest day1,1 inApr 19, 2025

Best time to visit K2

Go in May, June and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★☆☆☆☆
April★★☆☆☆
May★★☆☆☆
June★★☆☆☆
July★★☆☆☆
August★★☆☆☆
September★★☆☆☆
October★★☆☆☆
November★★☆☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What this means for K2

Compared with normal

Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of -15°F is 11.3°F above the -26°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

Overnight lows near -26°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Worth knowing

At 28.251 ft, air here runs roughly 133°F cooler than the same latitude at sea level.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 73°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
  • High-factor sunscreen and a long-sleeve sun layer for midday
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid unshaded sightseeing between 10am and 4pm - the UV index peaks at 8.
  • Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Summary

K2 is a mountain in Pakistan. K2 is a mountain known as the savage mountain. It sits at 28.251 ft above sea level.

Right now it is -16°F (-27°C) in K2 with clear sky. It feels like -19°F. Today runs from -26°F to -15°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit K2 is May, June and August. The climate is polar. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near -5°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -53°F.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of -15°F is 11.3°F above the -26°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in K2 today at 10/10. Overnight lows near -26°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about K2

TypeMountain
CountryPakistan
ContinentAsia
Coordinates35°52′50.9″N 76°30′47.9″E (35.8808, 76.5133)
Elevation28.251 ft
Known forthe savage mountain
Local time10:00 PM (UTC+05:00)
Best monthsMay, June and August
ClimatePolar

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Frequently asked questions

Where is K2?

K2 is a mountain in Pakistan. Its coordinates are 35.8808, 76.5133. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in K2 right now?

It is currently -16°F (-27°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 57% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit K2?

May, June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in K2, which has a polar climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is K2 in?

K2 observes Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00). The local time is 10:00 PM.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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