Skardu, Pakistan - Weather and Climate
Skardu, Pakistan, experiences significant temperature shifts throughout the year.
The city's weather can transition from mild
to very cold periods.
It is also known for its heavy rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a complete picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Skardu is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 18°C in August to a very cold -12°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -20°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Skardu has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1151 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Skardu shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in July, with an average of 138 mm of precipitation over 5 rainy days.
In contrast, November offers drier and sunnier days, with around 55 mm of snowfall over 2 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Skardu Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Forecast for Skardu
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Skardu in Pakistan
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -12°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 138 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 55 mm of precipitation.
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