Singhi KangriWhen to Go
Best Time to Visit Singhi Kangri
Climbers typically attempt peaks during the narrow summer months; otherwise the high Karakoram is too dangerous and unpredictable.
Summer climbing season (June-August)
June-August · -10°C to 5°C (14°F-41°F) at high camps
Main window for mountaineering when monsoon influence is lowest and routes are more stable.
Pre-monsoon (May)
May · -15°C to 0°C (5°F-32°F)
Shorter weather windows and hard snow; approach conditions still difficult.
Post-monsoon (September)
September · -15°C to 0°C (5°F-32°F)
Often colder but can offer clearer skies; logistics become harder as remoteness increases.
Weather & Climate near Singhi Kangri
Climate
Singhi Kangri's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -36°C to 0°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 32
Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJanuaryJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
10°
Warmest Month
-39°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -35° - -24° | -41° | 3 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 9.9h |
| February | Poor | -36° - -23° | -41° | 4 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Poor | -31° - -19° | -38° | 6 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -23° - -14° | -28° | 8 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.0h |
| May | Poor | -18° - -10° | -22° | 13 mm | overcast | 74% | 5.6 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.9h |
| June | Poor | -14° - -5° | -17° | 12 mm | overcast | 70% | 6.1 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.4h |
| July | Poor | -10° - 0° | -11° | 53 mm | overcast | 68% | 5.2 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 14.1h |
| August | Poor | -10° - 0° | -10° | 47 mm | overcast | 71% | 4.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.3h |
| September | Poor | -15° - -4° | -17° | 25 mm | overcast | 69% | 5.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Poor | -21° - -11° | -25° | 9 mm | overcast | 68% | 5.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.2h |
| November | Poor | -27° - -17° | -32° | 3 mm | overcast | 74% | 4.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Poor | -33° - -21° | -37° | 9 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Singhi Kangri
Access is through Gilgit or Skardu, the major staging points in Gilgit-Baltistan. From Gilgit/Skardu, expeditions require multi-day jeep approaches over glaciated valleys, or helicopter insertion where permitted. All travel in these border-adjacent areas requires Pakistani climbing permits and coordination with local authorities and registered operators.
Tips for Visiting Singhi Kangri
- Only experienced high-altitude climbers should contemplate an ascent-Singhi Kangri lies in a remote section of the Karakoram and requires permits and logistics equivalent to a major expedition.
- Permits and liaison officers are handled through Gilgit or Skardu administrations; engage a licensed Pakistani liaison and climbing company well in advance.
- Acclimatize thoroughly and plan for variable weather; the area is high, glaciated, and prone to sudden storms.