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Ratti Gali Lake Weather & Travel Guide

Check current conditions, the hourly outlook and the 10-day forecast for Ratti Gali Lake in Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir. Plan this high-altitude lake excursion with cold temperatures, wind, precipitation and the seasonal approach from Dowarian in mind.

Forecast point: Ratti Gali Lake, not Dowarian or the base camp. Current weather is a model estimate, not an on-site station. The model grid may not capture the exact lakeshore elevation or surrounding terrain, so actual conditions can differ substantially. Times use Pakistan Standard Time.

Live weather

Ratti Gali Lake, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan

Updated 10:15 PM · Local timezone: GMT+5

Current weather 10:15 PM

Overcast

-4^°C

Overcast Feels like -7°

Ratti Gali Lake will be overcast today, with a high near -2°C and a low near -5°C. Peak precipitation chance is 100%.

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Wind 0 km/h NW

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Humidity 80%

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Visibility 17.3 km

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Pressure 1026 hPa

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Dew point -7°C

Next 24 hours

Now ☁️ -4°C

11:00 PM 🌨️ -4°C

12:00 AM 🌨️ -5°C

1:00 AM ☁️ -5°C

2:00 AM 🌨️ -5°C

3:00 AM 🌨️ -5°C

4:00 AM 🌨️ -5°C

5:00 AM 🌨️ -4°C

6:00 AM 🌨️ -4°C

7:00 AM 🌨️ -4°C

8:00 AM 🌨️ -3°C

9:00 AM 🌨️ -3°C

10:00 AM 🌨️ -3°C

11:00 AM 🌨️ -3°C

12:00 PM 🌨️ -3°C

1:00 PM 🌨️ -3°C

2:00 PM 🌨️ -4°C

3:00 PM 🌨️ -4°C

4:00 PM 🌨️ -4°C

5:00 PM 🌨️ -4°C

6:00 PM 🌨️ -4°C

7:00 PM 🌨️ -4°C

8:00 PM 🌨️ -4°C

9:00 PM 🌨️ -4°C

Hourly precipitation chance

Now ☁️ 51%

11:00 PM 🌨️ 43%

12:00 AM 🌨️ 35%

1:00 AM ☁️ 27%

2:00 AM 🌨️ 22%

3:00 AM 🌨️ 20%

4:00 AM 🌨️ 21%

5:00 AM 🌨️ 27%

6:00 AM 🌨️ 44%

7:00 AM 🌨️ 66%

8:00 AM 🌨️ 84%

9:00 AM 🌨️ 93%

10:00 AM 🌨️ 97%

11:00 AM 🌨️ 100%

12:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

1:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

2:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

3:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

4:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

5:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

6:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

7:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

8:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

9:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

Hourly wind speed

Now ☁️ 0 km/h

11:00 PM 🌨️ 0 km/h

12:00 AM 🌨️ 0 km/h

1:00 AM ☁️ 0 km/h

2:00 AM 🌨️ 0 km/h

3:00 AM 🌨️ 1 km/h

4:00 AM 🌨️ 1 km/h

5:00 AM 🌨️ 1 km/h

6:00 AM 🌨️ 1 km/h

7:00 AM 🌨️ 1 km/h

8:00 AM 🌨️ 3 km/h

9:00 AM 🌨️ 5 km/h

10:00 AM 🌨️ 4 km/h

11:00 AM 🌨️ 5 km/h

12:00 PM 🌨️ 6 km/h

1:00 PM 🌨️ 6 km/h

2:00 PM 🌨️ 5 km/h

3:00 PM 🌨️ 5 km/h

4:00 PM 🌨️ 3 km/h

5:00 PM 🌨️ 3 km/h

6:00 PM 🌨️ 2 km/h

7:00 PM 🌨️ 2 km/h

8:00 PM 🌨️ 1 km/h

9:00 PM 🌨️ 2 km/h

Current air quality

51US AQI

Moderate

Unusually sensitive people may want to reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM2.5 23.8 μg/m³ PM10 25.8 μg/m³ O₃ 80 μg/m³

Hourly humidity

Now ☁️ 79%

11:00 PM 🌨️ 84%

12:00 AM 🌨️ 84%

1:00 AM ☁️ 85%

2:00 AM 🌨️ 86%

3:00 AM 🌨️ 87%

4:00 AM 🌨️ 87%

5:00 AM 🌨️ 86%

6:00 AM 🌨️ 89%

7:00 AM 🌨️ 91%

8:00 AM 🌨️ 90%

9:00 AM 🌨️ 94%

10:00 AM 🌨️ 96%

11:00 AM 🌨️ 96%

12:00 PM 🌨️ 98%

1:00 PM 🌨️ 98%

2:00 PM 🌨️ 98%

3:00 PM 🌨️ 99%

4:00 PM 🌨️ 96%

5:00 PM 🌨️ 99%

6:00 PM 🌨️ 98%

7:00 PM 🌨️ 98%

8:00 PM 🌨️ 98%

9:00 PM 🌨️ 97%

Hourly cloud cover

Now ☁️ 98%

11:00 PM 🌨️ 99%

12:00 AM 🌨️ 100%

1:00 AM ☁️ 100%

2:00 AM 🌨️ 100%

3:00 AM 🌨️ 100%

4:00 AM 🌨️ 100%

5:00 AM 🌨️ 100%

6:00 AM 🌨️ 100%

7:00 AM 🌨️ 100%

8:00 AM 🌨️ 100%

9:00 AM 🌨️ 100%

10:00 AM 🌨️ 100%

11:00 AM 🌨️ 100%

12:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

1:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

2:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

3:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

4:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

5:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

6:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

7:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

8:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

9:00 PM 🌨️ 100%

Hourly surface pressure

Now ☁️ 656 hPa

11:00 PM 🌨️ 656 hPa

12:00 AM 🌨️ 656 hPa

1:00 AM ☁️ 655 hPa

2:00 AM 🌨️ 655 hPa

3:00 AM 🌨️ 654 hPa

4:00 AM 🌨️ 654 hPa

5:00 AM 🌨️ 655 hPa

6:00 AM 🌨️ 655 hPa

7:00 AM 🌨️ 656 hPa

8:00 AM 🌨️ 657 hPa

9:00 AM 🌨️ 657 hPa

10:00 AM 🌨️ 657 hPa

11:00 AM 🌨️ 657 hPa

12:00 PM 🌨️ 656 hPa

1:00 PM 🌨️ 656 hPa

2:00 PM 🌨️ 655 hPa

3:00 PM 🌨️ 655 hPa

4:00 PM 🌨️ 655 hPa

5:00 PM 🌨️ 655 hPa

6:00 PM 🌨️ 655 hPa

7:00 PM 🌨️ 655 hPa

8:00 PM 🌨️ 655 hPa

9:00 PM 🌨️ 656 hPa

Hourly UV index

Now ☁️ 0

11:00 PM 🌨️ 0

12:00 AM 🌨️ 0

1:00 AM ☁️ 0

2:00 AM 🌨️ 0

3:00 AM 🌨️ 0

4:00 AM 🌨️ 0

5:00 AM 🌨️ 0

6:00 AM 🌨️ 0

7:00 AM 🌨️ 0.1

8:00 AM 🌨️ 0.7

9:00 AM 🌨️ 1.3

10:00 AM 🌨️ 2.3

11:00 AM 🌨️ 2.7

12:00 PM 🌨️ 3

1:00 PM 🌨️ 2.9

2:00 PM 🌨️ 1.9

3:00 PM 🌨️ 1.6

4:00 PM 🌨️ 0.7

5:00 PM 🌨️ 0.2

6:00 PM 🌨️ 0

7:00 PM 🌨️ 0

8:00 PM 🌨️ 0

9:00 PM 🌨️ 0

Hourly visibility

Now ☁️ 19.6 km

11:00 PM 🌨️ 10.5 km

12:00 AM 🌨️ 15.5 km

1:00 AM ☁️ 15.6 km

2:00 AM 🌨️ 12.6 km

3:00 AM 🌨️ 12.5 km

4:00 AM 🌨️ 11.8 km

5:00 AM 🌨️ 5.5 km

6:00 AM 🌨️ 3.8 km

7:00 AM 🌨️ 2.2 km

8:00 AM 🌨️ 2 km

9:00 AM 🌨️ 1.5 km

10:00 AM 🌨️ 1.4 km

11:00 AM 🌨️ 1.2 km

12:00 PM 🌨️ 1.1 km

1:00 PM 🌨️ 1.1 km

2:00 PM 🌨️ 0.8 km

3:00 PM 🌨️ 0.7 km

4:00 PM 🌨️ 1.1 km

5:00 PM 🌨️ 0.9 km

6:00 PM 🌨️ 1.3 km

7:00 PM 🌨️ 1.4 km

8:00 PM 🌨️ 1.7 km

9:00 PM 🌨️ 2.3 km

Hourly feels-like temperature

Now ☁️ -7°C

11:00 PM 🌨️ -7°C

12:00 AM 🌨️ -8°C

1:00 AM ☁️ -8°C

2:00 AM 🌨️ -8°C

3:00 AM 🌨️ -8°C

4:00 AM 🌨️ -8°C

5:00 AM 🌨️ -7°C

6:00 AM 🌨️ -7°C

7:00 AM 🌨️ -7°C

8:00 AM 🌨️ -6°C

9:00 AM 🌨️ -6°C

10:00 AM 🌨️ -7°C

11:00 AM 🌨️ -7°C

12:00 PM 🌨️ -7°C

1:00 PM 🌨️ -7°C

2:00 PM 🌨️ -7°C

3:00 PM 🌨️ -7°C

4:00 PM 🌨️ -7°C

5:00 PM 🌨️ -7°C

6:00 PM 🌨️ -7°C

7:00 PM 🌨️ -7°C

8:00 PM 🌨️ -7°C

9:00 PM 🌨️ -7°C

Trend

24-hour temperature

-3° / -5°

Daily outlook

10-day forecast for Ratti Gali Lake

TodayNov 11

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Snow showers💧 100%

-2°-5°

ThuNov 12

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Heavy snow💧 100%

-3°-5°

FriNov 13

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Heavy snow showers💧 100%

-2°-6°

SatNov 14

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Snow showers💧 53%

-2°-10°

SunNov 15

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Fog💧 27%

-3°-16°

MonNov 16

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Fog💧 0%

-1°-17°

TueNov 17

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Fog💧 0%

-0°-15°

WedNov 18

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Mainly clear💧 0%

-0°-10°

ThuNov 19

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Overcast💧 0%

0°-10°

FriNov 20

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Overcast💧 0%

1°-8°

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Sunrise & sunset— · —

10h 27m of daylight

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Precipitation100% chance

6.2 mm forecast today

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Wind & gusts0 km/h W

Gusts up to 15 km/h

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UV index4.8 · Moderate

Use sun protection during midday hours.

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Air quality 51 US AQI · Moderate

PM2.5 23.8 μg/m³

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TomorrowHeavy snow

-3° / -5°

Understanding Ratti Gali Lake weather

Ratti Gali is an alpine lake at roughly 3,700 metres above sea level, surrounded by steep mountain terrain. The lake is much higher than the settlements along the Neelum Valley road. Cold wind, cloud, rain or snow can change conditions quickly even when the valley below is sunny.

Use the hourly outlook for likely temperature, wind and rain timing, and the 10-day view for broad planning. Neither is a route-safety assessment. At this elevation, nearby ridges, snowfields and the base camp can have different conditions, and a forecast model cannot resolve every slope or local gust.

Seasonal travel planning

Snow and the shoulder seasons

Snow can remain on the upper approach after lower-valley roads become accessible, and early snow can interrupt autumn plans. Confirm the latest lake-route conditions rather than relying on a fixed opening month or photographs from a previous season. Allow flexibility if the upper track or trail is blocked.

Summer storms & winter limitations

Summer visits still require warm layers and rain protection. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, poor visibility or strong wind can make the approach and lake visit unsuitable. Winter access is often heavily constrained by snow and ice. Do not treat a clear forecast as permission to travel or assume seasonal services are operating.

Before you leave

Check both parts of the Dowarian approach

Check the Neelum Valley road to Dowarian and the separate mountain approach toward Ratti Gali base camp. Confirm local jeep arrangements and the final walking section with your operator or guide. The available route, vehicle access and journey time can change with snow, rain, track damage and local restrictions.

Pack for altitude and rapid weather changes

Bring warm layers, waterproof outerwear, a hat and gloves, grippy footwear, sun protection, drinking water and a charged power bank. Use a manageable pace at altitude and leave enough daylight for your return. Do not continue higher if you feel unwell; seek local assistance and appropriate medical advice.

Plan a safe return, not just a lake visit

Agree your return time, transport and a weather-dependent turnaround plan before leaving the valley. Stay away from steep edges, unstable snow and icy ground, and do not walk onto lake ice. Follow your guide and official closures if conditions deteriorate. A booked excursion is not a guarantee that the lake can be reached.

High-altitude note: This forecast is for an approximate lake coordinate around 3,700 metres, but model terrain and local exposure can differ. Base-camp conditions, the upper trail and lakeshore must be checked separately. Carry identification and confirm current visitor requirements.

Explore a tour that includes Ratti Gali Lake

This existing five-day Upper Neelum itinerary explicitly includes a Ratti Gali Lake excursion. Check the full route and current inclusions, then reconfirm the lake day, jeep transfer and final approach for your dates. The photo shows scenery from the wider Neelum itinerary, not a view of Ratti Gali Lake.

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Ratti Gali Lake weather FAQs

Which point does this forecast use?

This page uses an approximate lake point at 34.82957°N, 74.06250°E for Ratti Gali Lake in Azad Kashmir. It is not the similarly named pass, Dowarian or the base camp. The forecast is a model estimate rather than an on-site observation.

Does a clear forecast mean the lake is accessible?

No. Confirm both the jeep approach from Dowarian and the final section toward the lake with your operator or guide. Snow, track damage, rain, ice, local closures or poor visibility can prevent access regardless of the forecast. There is no guaranteed annual opening date.

How reliable is the forecast at this elevation?

The lake is roughly 3,700 metres above sea level. Forecast models use terrain grids that cannot reproduce every lakeshore elevation, ridge or exposure. Temperature, wind and precipitation may differ from the displayed estimate. Plan conservatively and check fresh local observations before continuing.

Can I use lower-valley weather for the lake?

No. Lower-valley weather is not a substitute for the lake forecast. Check the whole journey, including the valley road, base camp and higher walking section. Bring warm and waterproof layers even when it is comfortable in Keran or Dowarian.

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