Skardu’s weather varies more across the year — and across a single day — than most first-time visitors expect. Here’s the realistic picture.
Spring (March–May)
Daytime: 10–20°C. Nighttime: 0–8°C. Blossom season peaks in April; Deosai is still closed under snow.
Summer (June–August)
Daytime: 20–27°C. Nighttime: 10–15°C. Peak season — every road and pass open, including Deosai, which is at its greenest and warmest (though still noticeably cooler than Skardu city itself, given the 4,114m altitude).
Autumn (September–November)
Daytime: 15–22°C early, dropping to 5–15°C by late October. Nighttime can dip below freezing by late autumn. Deosai typically closes around early October.
Winter (December–February)
Daytime: -5–8°C. Nighttime: often well below freezing, down to around -15°C. Deosai is fully closed; Skardu city and Shigar Valley remain the accessible core.
A few practical notes
- Temperature swings meaningfully between day and night year-round — always pack a layer, even in summer
- Deosai’s 4,114m altitude means it runs noticeably colder than Skardu city itself, regardless of season
- Mountain weather changes quickly — a clear morning doesn’t guarantee a clear afternoon, particularly relevant for flight planning
See our full Best Time to Visit page for season-by-season packing lists and curated tours matched to each window.