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Skardu in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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

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Skardu in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Skardu in May in summary
Very bad weather
Min -16°C Max -2°C 101 mm 7 day(s) 87% 32% 13.3 h/day 61.4 cm
Best activities in May
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 04:53 18:55
Hourly weather

Average weather in Skardu in May 2027

Very bad weather

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

From 1st to 31 May 2027
0h
Dominant weather
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
9 days out of 31 (29%)
-11.8°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Fog
4 days out of 31 (12%)
3h
Dominant weather
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
12 days out of 31 (38%)
-14.5°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Snow showers
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
6h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
9 days out of 31 (29%)
-15.7°C
Other common conditions
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Snow showers
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
9h
Dominant weather
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
14 days out of 31 (45%)
-6.0°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
12 days out of 31 (38%)
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Snow showers
2 days out of 31 (6%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
11 days out of 31 (35%)
-2.7°C
Other common conditions
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Snow showers
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
15h
Dominant weather
Snow showers
10 days out of 31 (32%)
-1.8°C
Other common conditions
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Clear/Sunny
3 days out of 31 (9%)
18h
Dominant weather
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
12 days out of 31 (38%)
-2.4°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Snow showers
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
21h
Dominant weather
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
12 days out of 31 (38%)
-8.9°C
Other common conditions
Snow showers
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Clear/Sunny
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Moderate rain at times
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Climate

Climate of Skardu in May

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

Temperatures and rain in Skardu in May

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

The month of May 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 May

The climate of Skardu in May is humid. An average of 101 mm precipitation is recorded over 23 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in April, the average recorded is 107 mm over 24 days.

Temperatures are very cold in Skardu in May: it is necessary to dress warmly. The average maximum temperature reaches -2°C, while the minimum falls to about -16°C. The month's average temperature is -9°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Skardu in May: 3°C as a maximum in 2019 and -32°C as a minimum in 2009.

In May, the days last on average 14:02 in Skardu. The sun rises around 04:53 and sets around 18:55.

With very unfavorable weather, the month of May is generally not recommended for traveling to Skardu in Pakistan.

In May, the most favorable activities in Skardu are: Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage and Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Skardu in May

Check the seasonal normals in Skardu in May 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
May
Weather data April May June
Outside temperature
Average temperature -13.0°C -8.7°C -3.2°C
Maximum temperature -5.2°C -1.6°C 2.0°C
Minimum temperature -20.9°C -15.7°C -8.4°C
Record maximum temperature 1.0°C
(2011)
 3.0°C
(2019)
 9.0°C
(2011)
Record low temperature -39.0°C
(2017)
 -32.0°C
(2009)
 -27.0°C
(2009)
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%)
 30 day(s)
(100%)
Wind
Wind speed 16 km/h 14 km/h 12 km/h
Wind temperature -28.1°C -21.1°C -11.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 106.6 mm 100.9 mm 143.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation 24 day(s)
(80%)
 23 day(s)
(74%)
 23 day(s)
(77%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 8 day(s)
(25%)
 7 day(s)
(22%)
 10 day(s)
(35%)
Record precipitation in one day 36.6 mm
(2010)
 21.5 mm
(2010)
 30.6 mm
(2021)
Other weather data
Humidity 90% 87% 88%
Visibility 7.3 km 7.6 km 7.4 km
Cloud cover 38% 32% 35%
UV index 1 1 1
Daily sunshine 12h 13h 13h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h26 04h53 04h42
Sunset time 18h30 18h55 19h14
Day length 13h04 14h02 14h32
Our opinion on the climate in May
The review of Where And When very bad weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Skardu in May?

Best activities in May
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Skardu in May last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
-13°C1°C0.0 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
-13°C1°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
-8°C-1°C0.2 mm1.1 cm
4
Partly Cloudy
-7°C-1°C0.3 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
-9°C-1°C0.2 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
-11°C1°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
-10°C2°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
-10°C2°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
-7°C4°C0.1 mm
10
Light freezing rain
-3°C1°C0.6 mm0.6 cm
11
Cloudy
-9°C0°C0.2 mm
12
Light freezing rain
-7°C0°C1.3 mm0.4 cm
13
Cloudy
-8°C0°C0.2 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
-9°C0°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
-11°C-1°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
-6°C0°C0.3 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
-6°C1°C0.3 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
-9°C3°C0.0 mm
19
Light freezing rain
-7°C2°C0.3 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
-10°C2°C0.0 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
-10°C2°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
-9°C2°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
-9°C3°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
-9°C3°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
-16°C2°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
-17°C2°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
-12°C2°C0.2 mm0.4 cm
28
Moderate or Heavy freezing rain
-3°C0°C2.8 mm3.4 cm
29
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
-8°C-1°C1.7 mm3.2 cm
30
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
-8°C-1°C0.8 mm0.5 cm
31
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
-7°C-2°C3.4 mm7.2 cm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Skardu in May: 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 May, which places this month 5th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of -2°C during the day and -16°C at night, with about 101 mm of precipitation spread over 7 rainy days.

Expect about 13.3 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage and Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 34/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.
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