The climate of Skardu during the summer is moderated by its mountain
setting and the intense heat of lowland Pakistan does not reach here. The
mountains also block out the summer monsoon and summer rainfall is thus quite
low. However, these mountains result in very severe winter weather. During the
April to October tourist season, temperatures vary between a maximum of 27 °C
and a minimum (in October) 8 °C. However, temperatures can drop to below -10 °C
in the December-to-January midwinter period. The lowest temperature of the year
can reach -25 °C The Shigar River is a tributary to the Indus River, joining at
