Skardu (Baltistan) weather in September
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September in Skardu: nice, rainy — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Skardu · #197 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Skardu in September
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Skardu climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 91 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 4 km/h / 2 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4 cm / 1.6 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 September
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.
Busyschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its best 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).
Best 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 September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- 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 September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Skardu?
- September in Skardu: nice, rainy — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Skardu on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Skardu in September?
- In September, Skardu averages a daily high of 21.1°C and a low of 8.9°C, with about 91.3 mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Skardu in September?
- Skardu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in September.
- Does it snow in Skardu in September?
- Skardu sees roughly 4 cm of snowfall in September.
Other months in Skardu
Warmer or cooler than Skardu in September
Similar destinations in South Asia — September
Within 300 km: Leh's Manali highway season around 25 May – 15 Nov.