January weather forecast
Skardu, Pakistan

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The Shangrila Resort on the shores of the Shangrila Lake near the valley city of Skardu, Pakistan, overlooking the Karakoram Mountain Ranges
The Shangrila Resort on the shores of the Shangrila Lake near the valley city of Skardu, Pakistan, overlooking the Karakoram Mountain Ranges

Weather in January

In Skardu, Pakistan, January serves as the coldest month of the year. As a result, one can expect a noticeable decline in daylight hours, reaching as low as 10.1 hours. The minimum temperatures are exceptionally low, from -12°C (10.4°F), with January's highs not exceeding -3°C (26.6°F). Although the month is chilly, the city also enjoys periods of cloudless skies, characterised by a lower ultraviolet index. Observing the sky on a clear night offers residents the charm of resplendent starry views.

Temperature

January is the month when Skardu experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of -3°C (26.6°F) and a low of -12°C (10.4°F).

Rainfall

In Skardu, in January, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Skardu, Pakistan, there are 46 rainfall days, and 334mm (13.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Skardu is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:23 pm PKT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Skardu are January through March and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Skardu?

Skardu, Pakistan, experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of -3°C (26.6°F) and a minimum of -12°C (10.4°F).

How cold is January in Skardu?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Skardu, is -3°C (26.6°F) and the average low-temperature is -12°C (10.4°F).

How much does it rain in Skardu in January?

In Skardu, Pakistan, during January, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Skardu have in January?

In Skardu, the average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Skardu?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:23 pm PKT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Skardu?

The months with the least sunshine are January through March and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Skardu?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Skardu is 6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Skardu?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Skardu, Pakistan.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Skardu?

In Skardu, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Skardu, Pakistan

Average temperature in January - Skardu, Pakistan
  • Average high temperature in January: -3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -12°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (10°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12°C).

Average rainfall in January
Skardu, Pakistan

Average rainfall in January - Skardu, Pakistan
  • Average rainfall in January: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (10mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Skardu, Pakistan

Average rainfall days in January - Skardu, Pakistan
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are February, March, April, May and July (5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (2 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Skardu, Pakistan

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Skardu, Pakistan
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, March and December (Average sunshine: 6h).

Average UV index in January
Skardu, Pakistan

Average UV index in January - Skardu, Pakistan
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Skardu, Pakistan

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