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Skardu in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Skardu in December 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether December is a good month to travel to Skardu, Pakistan.

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Skardu in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Skardu in December in summary
Very bad weather
Min -29°C Max -14°C 34 mm 2 day(s) 85% 34% 7.9 h/day 22.9 cm
Activities not recommended in December
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 06:59 16:46
Hourly weather

Average weather in Skardu in December 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in Skardu in December 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in December. This allows you to forecast the weather in December 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Skardu in December

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in Skardu in December.

Temperatures and rain in Skardu in December

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in December, with a separate scale for snow.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

The month of December is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Skardu in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Skardu in December

Check the seasonal normals in Skardu in December and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
December
Weather data November December January
Outside temperature
Average temperature -17.1°C -21.5°C -23.0°C
Maximum temperature -9.5°C -14.2°C -15.4°C
Minimum temperature -24.8°C -28.8°C -30.7°C
Record maximum temperature 0.0°C
(2000)
0.0°C
(2000)
0.0°C
(2000)
Record low temperature -38.0°C
(2009)
-49.0°C
(2015)
-48.0°C
(2014)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
Wind
Wind speed 15 km/h 16 km/h 17 km/h
Wind temperature -33.7°C -38.7°C -41.2°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 45.8 mm 33.5 mm 49.5 mm
Number of days with precipitation 14 day(s)
(47%)
14 day(s)
(45%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 3 day(s)
(9%)
2 day(s)
(5%)
2 day(s)
(7%)
Record precipitation in one day 20.2 mm
(2020)
12.4 mm
(2015)
17.9 mm
(2017)
Other weather data
Humidity 85% 85% 90%
Visibility 8.1 km 8.1 km 7.3 km
Cloud cover 30% 34% 40%
UV index 2 2 1
Daily sunshine 8h 8h 8h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h32 06h59 07h06
Sunset time 16h51 16h46 17h08
Day length 10h19 9h47 10h02
Our opinion on the climate in December
The review of Where And When very bad weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Skardu in December?

Activities not recommended in December
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Skardu in December last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Skardu in December 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
-22°C-11°C0.8 mm1.7 cm
2
Patchy light snow
-22°C-12°C0.7 mm1.1 cm
3
Partly Cloudy
-33°C-14°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
-33°C-12°C0.0 mm
5
Light freezing rain
-27°C-12°C0.0 mm0.1 cm
6
Partly Cloudy
-31°C-14°C0.0 mm
7
Patchy light snow
-26°C-13°C0.3 mm0.8 cm
8
Partly Cloudy
-30°C-14°C0.1 mm0.3 cm
9
Partly Cloudy
-32°C-13°C0.0 mm
10
Light freezing rain
-26°C-11°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
-29°C-10°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
-29°C-8°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
-25°C-8°C0.0 mm0.2 cm
14
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
-21°C-10°C0.9 mm1.9 cm
15
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
-20°C-11°C1.2 mm2.9 cm
16
Partly Cloudy
-30°C-12°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
-27°C-8°C0.0 mm
18
Light freezing rain
-22°C-9°C0.2 mm0.4 cm
19
Clear/Sunny
-26°C-9°C0.0 mm
20
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
-24°C-8°C1.4 mm3.7 cm
21
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
-18°C-10°C5.7 mm13.9 cm
22
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
-21°C-12°C2.2 mm5.8 cm
23
Overcast
-32°C-14°C0.1 mm0.1 cm
24
Clear/Sunny
-33°C-14°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
-32°C-16°C0.0 mm
26
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
-24°C-13°C0.6 mm1.5 cm
27
Overcast
-32°C-19°C0.0 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
-32°C-19°C0.1 mm0.2 cm
29
Light freezing rain
-27°C-13°C0.1 mm0.3 cm
30
Partly Cloudy
-31°C-16°C0.0 mm
31
Light freezing rain
-24°C-13°C0.4 mm1.4 cm
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Where to go near Skardu in December?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Skardu in December: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in Skardu in December, which places this month 12th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of -14°C during the day and -29°C at night, with about 34 mm of precipitation spread over 2 rainy days.

Expect about 7.9 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

Yes: this month is in Very large crowds, with a visitor index of 88/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.
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