Kargil Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Kargil is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from mild during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Kargil, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C in August. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -13°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -23°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Kargil receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 755 mm. Kargil can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 90 mm of precipitation over 5 snowy days. In contrast October, experiences much drier conditions, with 33 mm of snowfall, spread across 2 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Kargil Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
broken clouds and snow almost clear and no rain clear and no rainForecast for Kargil
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the weather conditions for any month in Kargil.
The best time of year to visit Kargil in India
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of -13°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 90 mm of rainfall.
October is the driest month with 33 mm of precipitation.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
