Skardu Weather & Temperature Guide, Month by Month

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 to May)

Daytime: 10 to 20°C. Nighttime: 0 to 8°C. Blossom season peaks in April; Deosai is still closed under snow.

Summer (June to August)

Daytime: 20 to 27°C. Nighttime: 10 to 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 to November)

Daytime: 15 to 22°C early, dropping to 5 to 15°C by late October. Nighttime can dip below freezing by late autumn. Deosai typically closes around early October.

Winter (December to February)

Daytime: -5 to 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.