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Skardu in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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

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Skardu in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Skardu in October in summary
Very bad weather
Min -18°C Max -4°C 52 mm 3 day(s) 79% 23% 9.4 h/day 35.7 cm
Activities not recommended in October
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Low crowds 06:03 17:23
Hourly weather

Average weather in Skardu in October 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in Skardu in October 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in October. This allows you to forecast the weather in October 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 October

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

Temperatures and rain in Skardu in October

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

The month of October 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 October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Skardu in October

Check the seasonal normals in Skardu in October 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
October
Weather data September October November
Outside temperature
Average temperature -2.1°C -11.1°C -17.1°C
Maximum temperature 2.8°C -4.2°C -9.5°C
Minimum temperature -7.0°C -18.1°C -24.8°C
Record maximum temperature 10.0°C
(2021)
7.0°C
(2021)
0.0°C
(2000)
Record low temperature -25.0°C
(2014)
-35.0°C
(2012)
-38.0°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° 29 day(s)
(97%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
Wind
Wind speed 12 km/h 12 km/h 15 km/h
Wind temperature -10.4°C -24.0°C -33.7°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 76.2 mm 52.1 mm 45.8 mm
Number of days with precipitation 17 day(s)
(57%)
16 day(s)
(52%)
14 day(s)
(47%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 4 day(s)
(15%)
3 day(s)
(11%)
3 day(s)
(9%)
Record precipitation in one day 35.5 mm
(2014)
15.2 mm
(2018)
20.2 mm
(2020)
Other weather data
Humidity 77% 79% 85%
Visibility 8.6 km 8.3 km 8.1 km
Cloud cover 23% 23% 30%
UV index 2 2 2
Daily sunshine 12h 9h 8h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h40 06h03 06h32
Sunset time 18h05 17h23 16h51
Day length 12h25 11h20 10h19
Our opinion on the climate in October
The review of Where And When very bad weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Skardu in October?

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

What was the weather like in Skardu in October last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
-7°C1°C0.0 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
-7°C0°C0.1 mm0.2 cm
3
Clear/Sunny
-7°C-1°C1.4 mm3.6 cm
4
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
-7°C-4°C2.9 mm7.2 cm
5
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
-9°C-5°C3.8 mm9.3 cm
6
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
-10°C-5°C3.3 mm7.8 cm
7
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
-19°C-6°C2.7 mm5.8 cm
8
Clear/Sunny
-21°C-6°C0.6 mm1.2 cm
9
Patchy light snow in area with thunder
-20°C-6°C0.1 mm
10
Light freezing rain
-20°C-6°C0.2 mm0.2 cm
11
Clear/Sunny
-27°C-5°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
-27°C-3°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
-21°C-2°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
-22°C-1°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
-18°C-3°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
-21°C-3°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
-22°C-3°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
-19°C-4°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
-15°C-4°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
-17°C-4°C0.0 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
-22°C-5°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
-17°C-6°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
-17°C-7°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
-22°C-6°C0.0 mm
25
Light freezing rain
-17°C-6°C0.1 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
-18°C-6°C0.0 mm
27
Partly Cloudy
-17°C-7°C0.1 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
-22°C-7°C0.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
-23°C-7°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
-25°C-6°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
-25°C-5°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Skardu in October?

Compare cities and destinations near Skardu in October 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 October: 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 October, which places this month 10th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of -4°C during the day and -18°C at night, with about 52 mm of precipitation spread over 3 rainy days.

Expect about 9.4 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No: this month is in Low crowds, with a visitor index of 25/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.
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