Skardu (Baltistan) weather in July
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July in Skardu: warm, rainy — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Skardu · #716 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Skardu in July
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Skardu climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 144 mm / 5.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | |
| Wind | 4 km/h / 2 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 78 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Skardu in July
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.
BusyBaltoro expedition season, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(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).
Fair 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 July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Baltoro expedition season
1 Jun – 31 AugTrail seasonCrowdedBook earlySkardu is the road head for the Baltoro, so every K2 and Gasherbrum party passes through it in these weeks. Jeeps to Askole, porters and the better rooms are taken by the expeditions before anyone else asks.
- Season
Deosai plains open
25 Jun – 30 Sep · usuallyTrail seasonThe plateau is under snow for most of the year and the tracks in from Skardu and Astore only clear around the end of June. Brown bear, marmots and nowhere at all to shelter when the weather turns on you.
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 July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Skardu?
- July in Skardu: warm, rainy — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Skardu on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Skardu in July?
- In July, Skardu averages a daily high of 24°C and a low of 12.9°C, with about 143.8 mm of rain over roughly 17.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Skardu in July?
- Skardu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 78 in July.
Other months in Skardu
Warmer or cooler than Skardu in July
Similar destinations in South Asia — July
Within 300 km: Gulmarg's The meadow in flower around 1 Jun – 20 Aug, and Leh's Manali highway season around 25 May – 15 Nov.