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Skardu in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Skardu in January 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether January is a good month to travel to Skardu, Pakistan.

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Skardu in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Skardu in January in summary
Very bad weather
Min -31°C Max -15°C 49 mm 2 day(s) 90% 40% 7.7 h/day 33.3 cm
Activities not recommended in January
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 07:06 17:08
Hourly weather

Average weather in Skardu in January 2027

Very bad weather

The weather in Skardu in January 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in January. This allows you to forecast the weather in January 2027. 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 January

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

Temperatures and rain in Skardu in January

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

The month of January 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 January

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Skardu in January

Check the seasonal normals in Skardu in January 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
January
Weather data December January February
Outside temperature
Average temperature -21.5°C -23.0°C -20.4°C
Maximum temperature -14.2°C -15.4°C -12.8°C
Minimum temperature -28.8°C -30.7°C -28.0°C
Record maximum temperature 0.0°C
(2000)
0.0°C
(2000)
0.0°C
(2000)
Record low temperature -49.0°C
(2015)
-48.0°C
(2014)
-45.0°C
(2013)
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° 31 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
28 day(s)
(97%)
Wind
Wind speed 16 km/h 17 km/h 20 km/h
Wind temperature -38.7°C -41.2°C -38.2°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 33.5 mm 49.5 mm 78.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation 14 day(s)
(45%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
21 day(s)
(72%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 2 day(s)
(5%)
2 day(s)
(7%)
5 day(s)
(18%)
Record precipitation in one day 12.4 mm
(2015)
17.9 mm
(2017)
21.6 mm
(2011)
Other weather data
Humidity 85% 90% 90%
Visibility 8.1 km 7.3 km 6.8 km
Cloud cover 34% 40% 44%
UV index 2 1 1
Daily sunshine 8h 8h 8h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h59 07h06 06h44
Sunset time 16h46 17h08 17h40
Day length 9h47 10h02 10h56
Our opinion on the climate in January
The review of Where And When very bad weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Skardu in January?

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

What was the weather like in Skardu in January last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Moderate snow
-31°C-13°C0.1 mm0.3 cm
2
Patchy light snow
-24°C-12°C0.9 mm2.4 cm
3
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
-21°C-12°C2.3 mm5.4 cm
4
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
-21°C-16°C1.8 mm4.5 cm
5
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
-22°C-15°C1.4 mm3.5 cm
6
Light snow
-23°C-15°C1.3 mm2.8 cm
7
Partly Cloudy
-37°C-22°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
-39°C-19°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
-38°C-22°C0.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
-38°C-20°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
-34°C-20°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
-36°C-22°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
-36°C-21°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
-37°C-20°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
-34°C-21°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
-32°C-21°C0.1 mm0.2 cm
17
Partly Cloudy
-38°C-20°C0.1 mm0.1 cm
18
Moderate snow
-28°C-17°C1.2 mm3.1 cm
19
Light snow
-26°C-14°C1.2 mm3.2 cm
20
Light snow
-27°C-16°C0.8 mm1.8 cm
21
Light freezing rain
-30°C-16°C0.7 mm1.6 cm
22
Cloudy
-34°C-17°C0.2 mm0.4 cm
23
Clear/Sunny
-37°C-17°C0.2 mm0.2 cm
24
Mist
-36°C-26°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
-42°C-22°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
-35°C-18°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
-35°C-18°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
-31°C-17°C0.0 mm
29
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
-23°C-14°C1.7 mm4.4 cm
30
Light freezing rain
-32°C-17°C0.0 mm
31
Light snow
-32°C-18°C0.1 mm0.3 cm
Nearby

Where to go near Skardu in January?

Compare cities and destinations near Skardu in January to find another travel stop, a nearby alternative or a logical continuation of your stay in Skardu.

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Skardu in January: 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 January, which places this month 1st out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of -15°C during the day and -31°C at night, with about 49 mm of precipitation spread over 2 rainy days.

Expect about 7.7 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 50/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.
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