Kargil weather
At 4:30 AM local time it was clear and 3°C (38°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Jul–Sep. Kargil sits 2688 m (8,819 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kargil, Ladakh, India.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–SepOff season Oct–May
About Kargil weather
Is it raining in Kargil right now?
No. It’s clear and 3° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Kargil this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 11–15° and lows of -1–3°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Kargil lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kargil?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Kargil weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kargil?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kargil is Jul–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–May tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -8°C (17°F) in January to 18°C (64°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Kargil?
February is the wettest month, with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 13 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Kargil?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -8°C (17°F) and lows of -21°C (-6°F).
Does Kargil have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 42 mm (1.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months