Skardu in January
3.3out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -12°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.
-12°CAvg high
-20°CAvg low
13Rainy days (72 mm)
9:52 hDaylight
07:11Sunrise · 17:03 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -12°C
- Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -20°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.4 days)
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±4.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12°C | -20°C | 72 mm | 13 | – | – | 3.3 |
| February | -9°C | -17°C | 96 mm | 15 | – | – | 3.0 |
| March | -5°C | -14°C | 111 mm | 16 | – | – | 2.9 |
| April | -1°C | -10°C | 108 mm | 14 | – | – | 3.0 |
| May | 3°C | -7°C | 90 mm | 14 | – | – | 3.6 |
| June | 9°C | -2°C | 87 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.2 |
| July | 17°C | 5°C | 147 mm | 18 | – | – | 5.6 |
| August | 17°C | 6°C | 136 mm | 19 | – | – | 5.5 |
| September | 12°C | 0°C | 111 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.9 |
| October | 2°C | -12°C | 59 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.6 |
| November | -7°C | -18°C | 53 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| December | -11°C | -19°C | 60 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Skardu in January?
Daytime highs average -12°C and nights about -20°C.
When is the best time to visit Skardu?
The best months are July, August, June.