AI-generatedKargil at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,130 h
- Rain a year
- 605 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 2,686 m
Climate in Kargil
Kargil has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at −9 °C. With around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year, Kargil is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 0°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 8°
- Evening, 20:00: about 3°
- Night, 23:00: about 0°
06:3017:52
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:14–07:04 · evening 17:18–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:04–06:14 · evening 18:08–18:18
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Kargil in October?
In October, Kargil is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kargil.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:30 – 17:52
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 4 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 39 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %29 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %84 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
Sunshine hours in Kargil
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Kargil, 54 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Kargil
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Kargil: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kargil has about 6 rainy days with 27 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kargil
How breezy and how cloudy Kargil is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kargil typically peaks at 4 km/h during the day: Beaufort 1, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 39 % of the sky over Kargil: mostly sunny, with about 6.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Kargil
When Kargil is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Kargil has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 17 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 45 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kargil
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
FrostOctober: nights around −3°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−17°), the warmest in August (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23 | −9° | −17° | 4.5 h | 10 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | −6° | −14° | 4.4 h | 11 | 64 |
| MarchMar | 24 | −2° | −11° | 5.5 h | 11 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 3° | −7° | 6.2 h | 10 | 55 |
| MayMay | 40 | 8° | −2° | 7.0 h | 9 | 45 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 15° | 4° | 7.3 h | 12 | 62 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 22° | 11° | 6.5 h | 16 | 74 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 22° | 12° | 6.0 h | 15 | 64 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 18° | 6° | 6.4 h | 11 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 9° | −3° | 6.1 h | 6 | 27 |
| NovemberNov | 35 | −1° | −12° | 5.2 h | 5 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 32 | −7° | −17° | 4.8 h | 6 | 27 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
34.56° N, 76.13° E · 2,686 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Kargil
The best time to visit Kargil is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from July to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is July with 74 mm of precipitation.
Kargil through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kargil in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- -2–8 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Kargil in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 15–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Kargil in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- -1–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Kargil in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -9–-6 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kargil for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kargil
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Kargil: score 76 against 50. In September, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. September has 5 more rainy days.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 50 | 76better |
| Day high | 9° | 18° |
| Night low | −3° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 6.4 h |
| Rainy days | 6better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 27 mmbetter | 57 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jul – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Sep – Jun
Snow on 2 or more days
Kargil month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January-9° · 5 h
In January, Kargil is freezing cold: daytime highs average −9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 48 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kargil.
Kargil in January19February-6° · 4 h
In February, Kargil is freezing cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 64 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kargil.
Kargil in February24March-2° · 6 h
In March, Kargil is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 59 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kargil.
Kargil in March28April3° · 6 h
In April, Kargil is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 55 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kargil.
Kargil in April40May8° · 7 h
In May, Kargil is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 45 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kargil.
Kargil in May74June15° · 7 h
In June, Kargil is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Kargil.
Kargil in June67July22° · 7 h
In July, Kargil is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kargil.
Kargil in July66August22° · 6 h
In August, Kargil is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kargil.
Kargil in August76September18° · 6 h
In September, Kargil is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kargil.
Kargil in September50October9° · 6 h
In October, Kargil is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kargil.
Kargil in October35November-1° · 5 h
In November, Kargil is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 5 days, totalling 23 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kargil.
Kargil in November32December-7° · 5 h
In December, Kargil is freezing cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 6 days, totalling 27 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kargil.
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Kargil vs. Skardu
In October Kargil has the better holiday weather (score 50 vs. 33). During the day Skardu is 1 °C cooler than Kargil.
| in October | Kargil | Skardu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 50 | 33 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Kargil ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Dehradun26°95
- 2Dharamshala21°91
- 3Nainital19°88
- 4Mussoorie20°86
- 5Chandigarh30°79
- 6Hastinapur30°76
- 7Meerut31°75
- 8Bareilly30°75
- 31KargilThis page9°50
Planning a trip to Kargil
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kargil in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kargil has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 27).
- 27
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 47
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 9 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 9 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 28
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −8 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h
- Distance
- 6,200 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Kargil
When is the best time to visit Kargil?
The best time to visit Kargil is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kargil?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at −9 °C.
When does it rain most in Kargil?
The wettest month is July with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is November with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kargil get?
Kargil gets around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.3 hours a day; in February there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Kargil in?
Kargil uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kargil?
A nonstop flight from London to Kargil takes about 8 h, for a straight-line distance of about 6,200 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kargil?
Kargil has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 47, Summer holidays 66, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 28.
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