SeasonMapSkardu (Baltistan) weather in March
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March in Skardu: cold, rainy, with poor air quality — a gamble, with poor air.
#8 of 12 months in Skardu · #1236 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 57/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Skardu climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 1°C / 34°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -8°C / 17°F | |
| Rainfall | 87 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -8°C / 18°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 3 km/h / 2 mph | |
| Snowfall | 78.2 cm / 30.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 119 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Skardu in March
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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 March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 78 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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Skardu?
- March in Skardu: cold, rainy, with poor air quality — a gamble, with poor air. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Skardu on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
- What is the weather like in Skardu in March?
- In March, Skardu averages a daily high of 0.9°C and a low of -8.5°C, with about 87.1 mm of rain over roughly 14.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Skardu in March?
- Skardu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 119 in March.
- Does it snow in Skardu in March?
- Skardu sees roughly 78.2 cm of snowfall in March.
Other months in Skardu
Warmer or cooler than Skardu in March
Similar destinations in South Asia — March
Within 300 km: Srinagar's Almond blossom at Badamwari around 5–31 Mar, and Leh's Dosmoche at Leh Palace around 10 Feb – 5 Mar.