Our verdict
The best time to visit Skardu is October-November
In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 5℃ (42℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 7℃ (45℉) on the hottest days of the year. The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as -34℃ (-30℉).
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Skardu, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around July. The wet season in Skardu usually falls during the months surrounding June each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to visit Skardu, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!
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Skardu seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Skardu as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Skardu is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
Season | Months |
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Summer | June to August |
Autumn/fall | September to November |
Winter | December to February |
Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Skardu
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Skardu for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Skardu climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Skardu for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Skardu in January
- Average temperature: -24℃ (-11℉)
- Average high temperature: -17℃ (1℉)
- Average low temperature: -29℃ (-21℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Skardu in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Skardu in February
- Average temperature: -21℃ (-6℉)
- Average high temperature: -15℃ (5℉)
- Average low temperature: -27℃ (-16℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Skardu in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Skardu in March
- Average temperature: -17℃ (2℉)
- Average high temperature: -11℃ (13℉)
- Average low temperature: -24℃ (-11℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Skardu in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Skardu in April
- Average temperature: -13℃ (9℉)
- Average high temperature: -7℃ (19℉)
- Average low temperature: -20℃ (-4℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Skardu in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Skardu in May
- Average temperature: -9℃ (16℉)
- Average high temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average low temperature: -16℃ (3℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 38mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Skardu in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Skardu in June
- Average temperature: -5℃ (24℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average low temperature: -10℃ (14℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Skardu in June, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Skardu in July
- Average temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 15 days
- Average snow days: 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Skardu in July, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Skardu in August
- Average temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Skardu in August, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Skardu in September
- Average temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average high temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average low temperature: -8℃ (18℉)
- Average humidity: 67%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Skardu in September, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
Skardu in October
- Average temperature: -12℃ (10℉)
- Average high temperature: -6℃ (20℉)
- Average low temperature: -17℃ (1℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Skardu in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Skardu in November
- Average temperature: -18℃ (0℉)
- Average high temperature: -11℃ (12℉)
- Average low temperature: -23℃ (-9℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Skardu in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Skardu in December
- Average temperature: -22℃ (-8℉)
- Average high temperature: -16℃ (4℉)
- Average low temperature: -27℃ (-17℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Skardu in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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