K2
K2 is a mountain located in the Baltoro Muztagh range of Pakistan. Standing at an elevation of 8,611 meters, it is an ultra-prominent peak and part of the Seven Second Summits. It is named after the Karakoram range, the number 2, and Henry Haversham Godwin-Austen and is the most looked-up sight in Pakistan.
Planning a visit
The climate is consistently cold throughout the year. Temperatures range from daily highs of -36 °C in January to -10 °C in July and August. The warmest months for a visit are July and August, which experience highs of -10 °C and lows between -19 °C and -20 °C. Winter months, such as January and December, are significantly colder with highs of -35 °C to -36 °C and lows reaching -42 °C. Precipitation is generally low throughout the year, though April sees the highest rainfall at 92 millimeters over 8 days.
The nearest airport is Skardu International Airport, located 107 kilometers away. The mountain is situated 400 kilometers from Islamabad and is located within the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County. There are no other specific accessibility or pricing details available for the mountain.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of -9 °C. The wettest is April, with about 92 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -36 | -34 | -29 | -25 | -20 | -15 | -10 | -9 | -16 | -26 | -32 | -35 |
| Average low, °C | -42 | -41 | -38 | -35 | -32 | -27 | -20 | -19 | -28 | -38 | -41 | -42 |
| Rainfall, mm | 80 | 86 | 90 | 92 | 74 | 34 | 43 | 40 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 56 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
