Kargil Temperature
The climate of Kargil is cold and temperate. The average annual temperature in Kargil is 7.5 °C with 327 mm of precipitation.The driest month is November with 6 mm. Most precipitation falls in March, with an average of 82 mm.The warmest month of the year is July with an average temperature of 23.3 °C. In January, the average temperature is -8.8 °C. It is the lowest average temperature of the whole year.The difference in precipitation between the driest month and the wettest month is 76 mm. The average temperatures vary during the year by 32.1 °C Monsoon is inconsistent and rainfall may occur at any time. Check out the Kargil Temperature below for planning your Kargil tour to visit various Kargil Attractions.The Kargil is among the best tourist places to visit in Ladakh. In winter, Kargil Weather is extremely cold and intolerable. The best time to visit Kargil is from June to September month. In Kargil, winters are extremely cold and heavy snowfall is normal, making it extremely harsh weather for travelling and trekking in Kargil.
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Kargil Weather Forecast
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January
Freezing Cold with Snowfall
Min. Temperature : -10 °C
Max. Temperature : 0 °C
Max. Temperature : 0 °C
In January, Kargil weather is very cold and snowfall is very common during January month. During January the connectivity of Kargil city from the rest of the cities is cut off due to heavy snowfall. The January month is typically not the perfect time for visiting Kargil for sightseeing. January month is among the coldest months of the year in Kargil Ladakh.
February
Freezing cold with Snowfall
Min. Temperature : -1 °C
Max. Temperature : 4 °C
Max. Temperature : 4 °C
In February month, the Kargil temperature continues to be very cold. The February month is also not the best time for excursion in Kargil as the temperatures can go below zero levels and frequent heavy snowfalls are common during this month.
March
Very Cold
Min. Temperature : -2 °C
Max. Temperature : 3 °C
Max. Temperature : 3 °C
During March, Kargil temperature starts to get warmer and starts to rise. Even though the temperature starts to raise it is still very cold for sightseeing in Kargil. During the month of March, the sky is clear and the sun rays are harsh and can cause severe sun burns. March is also not the perfect time for excursion in Kargil.
April
Very Cold
Min. Temperature : -2 °C
Max. Temperature : 7 °C
Max. Temperature : 7 °C
During April, Kargil weather starts to become warmer but it is still very cold for visiting Kargil sightseeing. The summer starts in Kargil during the end of April and the nature in Kargil comes to its life. The sky is blue and clear and does not experience any rainfall in April. But High Mountain passes for entering the Ladakh region remains covered with snow during April.
May
Moderately Cold
Min. Temperature : 5 °C
Max. Temperature : 18 °C
Max. Temperature : 18 °C
The tourism season in Kargil Ladakh starts at the end of May. The Kargil climate is very cold during May and becomes even very icy-cold during the night time. The Kargil temperature in May month rises and summer season starts to arrive during the end May.
June
Moderately Cold
Min. Temperature : 11 °C
Max. Temperature : 19 °C
Max. Temperature : 19 °C
The Kargil temperature in June continues to remain warm and lovely, making this month best time to visit Kargil for tourist for sightseeing and trekking.
July
Pleasant
Min. Temperature : 8 °C
Max. Temperature : 17 °C
Max. Temperature : 17 °C
During the month of July, Kargil city does not experience much of rainfall. July is among the best months to visit Kargil for trekking, sightseeing, excursion, cycling, bike trips and tourism. This is the warmest month of the year in Kargil and if you want to see snow then you need to go to higher altitudes.
August
Pleasant
Min. Temperature : 11 °C
Max. Temperature : 21 °C
Max. Temperature : 21 °C
The Kargil temperature in August remains cold and enjoyable and you can easily travel and enjoy this divinely beautiful place with your friends and family. The Day is not much cold and enjoyable because of sun light, but night is very colder and chilly. August month is the right time to visit Kargil for trekking and sightseeing. Usually rainfall does not occur in August month. If you want to enjoy snow during August then you need to go to higher regions.
September
Moderately Cold
Min. Temperature : 12 °C
Max. Temperature : 19 °C
Max. Temperature : 19 °C
During September, Kargil weather starts to get colder. Even though the atmosphere is colder you can visit Kargil as it is perfect time for excursion as the Kargil temperature is in comfortable range. The sky is clear and blue and the sun shines throughout the day time. September month is the last month of the official tourism season in Kargil. During the end of September, winter starts to begin and all the roads connecting Kargil to rest of the cities will be closed.
October
Very Cold
Min. Temperature : 2 °C
Max. Temperature : 14 °C
Max. Temperature : 14 °C
During October, Kargil city experiences winter season and the Kargil temperature in October starts to decrease. The days in October are very cold and the Kargil temperature goes below zero degrees Celsius during the night time. October is also not the correct time for tourism in Kargil.
November
Very Cold
Min. Temperature : 1 °C
Max. Temperature : 11 °C
Max. Temperature : 11 °C
In November month, days are chilly and nights are even extremely cold in Kargil. The November month is also not the right time for visiting Kargil as the temperature goes below zero degree Celsius and heavy snowfall is common during this peripatetic time.
December
Freezing Cold with Snowfall
Min. Temperature : -5 °C
Max. Temperature : 12 °C
Max. Temperature : 12 °C
The December is one of the coldest months of the year in Kargil and not perfect for tourism in Kargil. During December month, frequent heavy snowfall is common, making it very difficult for travelling to Kargil region.
