Typical temperatures and conditions for every month, with what they mean for your trip.
Skardu has a dry mountain climate with hot summer days and very cold winters. Typical highs range from about 1°C in January to 31°C in July, and nights are always cooler. Rainfall is low all year. May to October is the comfortable travel window.
Reviewed by ToursInPakistan Travel Team Last updated September 2026 ← Back to the Skardu Travel Guide
| Month | High / Low | Conditions | Travel |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / −10° | Deep cold, snow, frozen lakes | Avoid |
| February | 4° / −7° | Very cold, snow on valley floor | Avoid |
| March | 10° / −2° | Thaw, cold nights | Mixed |
| April | 17° / 4° | Mild days, blossom | Good |
| May | 22° / 8° | Pleasant, green | Great |
| June | 27° / 13° | Warm, Deosai opening | Excellent |
| July | 31° / 16° | Warmest, clear | Excellent |
| August | 30° / 15° | Warm, busiest | Excellent |
| September | 26° / 10° | Clear, calm | Excellent |
| October | 18° / 3° | Golden, cold nights | Great |
| November | 10° / −3° | Cold, quiet | Mixed |
| December | 4° / −8° | Winter, snow | Avoid |
Approximate Skardu town averages. Deosai and high valleys are much colder.
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July, with typical highs around 31°C in town.
January, with highs near 1°C and lows around −10°C.
No. Skardu is dry, though mountain weather can change quickly.
Mostly from December to February, occasionally in November and March.
Yes, much colder. At over 4,000 m, nights can be near freezing even in summer.
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