Climate Insights for Skardu

The climate in Skardu is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 1138mm of precipitation falls per year. Skardu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Skardu is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -20°C. Skardu experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Skardu has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Skardu is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1138mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 156mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 41mm. That's 115mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Skardu receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 454cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 76cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Skardu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Skardu, which began on March 20, 2026. Skardu is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Skardu based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.