SeasonMapSkardu (Baltistan) weather in October
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October in Skardu: cold, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Skardu · #861 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Skardu climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 4 km/h / 2 mph | |
| Snowfall | 41.6 cm / 16.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 49 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Skardu in October
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 3 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 October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Autumn colour on the Indus
10 Oct – 10 Nov · usuallyThe poplars and the apricot orchards turn along the river and through the Shigar valley for a fortnight, and the light is at its best. The trekking is finished by then and the town has itself back.
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 42 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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Skardu?
- October in Skardu: cold, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Skardu on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Skardu in October?
- In October, Skardu averages a daily high of 6.5°C and a low of -6.1°C, with about 81.8 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Skardu in October?
- Skardu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in October.
- Does it snow in Skardu in October?
- Skardu sees roughly 41.6 cm of snowfall in October.
Other months in Skardu
Warmer or cooler than Skardu in October
Similar destinations in South Asia — October
Within 300 km: Srinagar's Saffron harvest at Pampore around 20 Oct – 15 Nov, and Leh's Manali highway season around 25 May – 15 Nov.