SeasonMapSkardu (Baltistan) weather in December
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December in Skardu: freezing, a little rain, with reliable snow — not the time — well below freezing.
#11 of 12 months in Skardu · #1237 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 42/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Skardu climate normals — December
| Daytime high | -8°C / 17°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -16°C / 3°F | |
| Rainfall | 38 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 59% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -18°C / 0°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 4 km/h / 2 mph | |
| Snowfall | 56.6 cm / 22.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 56 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Skardu in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Skardu's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherSkardu's best weather comes in June, August and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Skardu in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Winter shutdown
1 Dec – 28 FebOff-season shutdownClosuresThe Deosai road is shut, most hotels close and the flights from Islamabad are cancelled for days when cloud fills the gorge. The few who do come are here for the frozen lakes and the cold-desert dunes.
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 57 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Skardu — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Skardu?
Skardu in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Skardu?
- December in Skardu: freezing, a little rain, with reliable snow — not the time — well below freezing. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Skardu on SeasonMap's comfort score (42/100).
- What is the weather like in Skardu in December?
- In December, Skardu averages a daily high of -8.4°C and a low of -15.9°C, with about 37.8 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Skardu in December?
- Skardu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in December.
- Does it snow in Skardu in December?
- Skardu sees roughly 56.6 cm of snowfall in December.
Other months in Skardu
Warmer or cooler than Skardu in December
Similar destinations in South Asia — December
Within 300 km: Leh's Ladakhi Losar around 1 Dec – 10 Jan, and Gulmarg's Ski season around 20 Dec – 10 Apr.