Kargil Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Kargil

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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13.8°C
Avg Low
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-0.4°C
Avg Temp
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6.7°C
Avg Rain
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21 mm
Avg Humidity
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53%
Avg Wind
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1.6 m/s
Avg Solar
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5.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+7.9°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Kargil September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Kargil, with average highs near 13.8°C and lows around -0.4°C (mean 6.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 21 mm of rainfall and 53% relative humidity across the period.

Kargil September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Kargil. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Kargil was 2021 — when the month averaged 8.9°C — while the coldest was 1982 at 4.1°C. Typical September days reach 13.8°C with nights near -0.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp5.8°C→8.3°C+2.5°C
Max Temp12.8°C→15.2°C+2.4°C
Min Temp-1.3°C→1.3°C+2.6°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

4.0°C–5.3°C4 yr (9%)
5.3°C–6.5°C14 yr (31%)
6.5°C–7.8°C20 yr (44%)
7.8°C–9.0°C7 yr (16%)

Kargil September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Kargil, averaging 21 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2014 with 95 mm, while the driest was 1985 at 0 mm.

Kargil September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Kargil during September averages 53%. The most humid September was 2014 at 64%, and the least humid was 2004 at 42%.

Kargil September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 5.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Kargil. The sunniest September was 1987 at 6.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2014 at 4.9.

Kargil September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Kargil during September is 1.6 m/s. The windiest September was 1994 at 1.8 m/s, while the calmest were 1996, 1997 and 2006 at 1.4 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Kargil

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How September Ranks in Kargil

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Kargil Weather by Month

Kargil September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp6.0°C6.9°C6.2°C6.9°C8.0°C+2°C
Avg High13.1°C14.3°C13.4°C13.5°C14.9°C+1.8°C
Avg Low-1.2°C-0.6°C-0.9°C0.2°C1.1°C+2.3°C
Avg Rain15 mm15 mm17 mm30 mm28 mm+13 mm

Extreme September Records in Kargil

🔥Warmest September22.0°C2005
🧊Coldest September-11.1°C1982
🌧️Wettest September95 mm2014
🏜️Driest September0 mm1985
🌬️Windiest September1.8 m/s1994

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Kargil have risen by about 2.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of -11.1°C (1982) to a record high of 22°C (2005).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 21 mm, with a wettest year of 95 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.3°C per decade while lows rose 0.5°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Kargil?

One of the best times to visit Kargil

September is one of the best times to visit Kargil. Expect days averaging 13.8°C and nights around -0.4°C (mean 6.7°C) — warmer than Kargil's yearly average — with low rainfall (21 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Kargil's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Kargil Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Kargil, with average highs near 13.8°C and lows around -0.4°C (mean 6.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 21 mm of rainfall and 53% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 21 mm of rainfall in Kargil, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 95 mm (2014), and the driest just 0 mm (1985). Humidity sits around 53% and average wind speed is 1.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.9 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How September has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average September temperatures have risen by about 2.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 12.8°C to 15.2°C and overnight lows from -1.3°C to 1.3°C over the same span.
September Weather in Kargil, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202515.3°C8.2°C1.1°C19.3°C-1.5°C56 mm59%1.5 m/s5.6
202415.6°C8.6°C1.6°C19.6°C-1.9°C25 mm53%1.6 m/s5.9
202314.5°C7.7°C0.8°C21.4°C-5.5°C26 mm57%1.7 m/s6.1
202214.8°C8.0°C1.2°C17.9°C-2.5°C23 mm58%1.5 m/s5.7
2021 🔥15.9°C8.9°C1.8°C19.6°C-0.9°C28 mm56%1.5 m/s5.6
202013.0°C6.6°C0.2°C18.9°C-4.0°C11 mm59%1.7 m/s6.3
201914.8°C7.7°C0.6°C18.0°C-1.7°C7 mm50%1.6 m/s6.3
201813.6°C6.9°C0.2°C17.7°C-4.5°C33 mm56%1.7 m/s5.3
201713.4°C6.5°C-0.4°C18.1°C-3.4°C9 mm56%1.6 m/s5.8
201614.5°C7.7°C1.0°C18.6°C-1.5°C5 mm55%1.6 m/s6
201511.2°C4.9°C-1.4°C15.4°C-5.2°C34 mm60%1.7 m/s5.6
2014 🌧️12.4°C6.2°C0.1°C17.0°C-3.0°C95 mm64%1.5 m/s4.9
201314.1°C7.4°C0.6°C17.3°C-3.0°C21 mm50%1.5 m/s6
201213.5°C7.3°C1.0°C20.4°C-3.1°C63 mm61%1.7 m/s5
201114.3°C7.6°C0.8°C19.5°C-3.7°C25 mm57%1.5 m/s5.8
201013.2°C6.3°C-0.6°C18.5°C-5.8°C12 mm58%1.7 m/s5.5
200913.8°C6.3°C-1.3°C16.8°C-4.9°C10 mm46%1.6 m/s6.1
200812.3°C5.6°C-1.1°C16.8°C-4.8°C14 mm49%1.5 m/s5.4
200714.2°C7.3°C0.5°C18.9°C-4.9°C7 mm53%1.6 m/s5.5
200612.7°C5.9°C-0.9°C17.6°C-4.7°C37 mm57%1.4 m/s5.7
200515.2°C7.6°C0.0°C22.0°C-3.8°C12 mm50%1.5 m/s5.9
200414.3°C6.9°C-0.4°C20.8°C-4.2°C8 mm42%1.5 m/s6.6
200313.6°C6.7°C-0.2°C19.0°C-7.0°C33 mm55%1.6 m/s5.7
200211.7°C4.9°C-1.9°C15.6°C-4.9°C25 mm53%1.5 m/s5.3
200112.4°C4.9°C-2.5°C16.9°C-4.5°C7 mm49%1.6 m/s6
200013.8°C6.3°C-1.2°C19.7°C-6.6°C15 mm45%1.6 m/s5.7
199916.5°C8.1°C-0.3°C20.2°C-4.7°C8 mm44%1.6 m/s6.1
199815.6°C7.9°C0.2°C20.0°C-3.4°C8 mm50%1.6 m/s5.5
199714.1°C6.7°C-0.7°C18.7°C-4.6°C2 mm46%1.4 m/s6
199614.2°C6.7°C-0.8°C18.4°C-3.0°C7 mm50%1.4 m/s6.1
199512.4°C5.3°C-1.9°C15.4°C-4.5°C3 mm54%1.5 m/s5.7
199412.7°C5.5°C-1.6°C19.2°C-6.3°C13 mm47%1.8 m/s6.6
199314.3°C6.8°C-0.6°C18.4°C-4.1°C9 mm53%1.5 m/s6.2
199213.0°C6.0°C-0.9°C20.8°C-5.6°C70 mm56%1.6 m/s6
199114.7°C7.3°C-0.2°C20.4°C-5.8°C18 mm50%1.6 m/s6.2
199015.5°C8.2°C0.8°C19.9°C-2.7°C10 mm52%1.5 m/s5.9
198913.5°C6.0°C-1.6°C17.4°C-4.9°C5 mm51%1.6 m/s6.5
198813.3°C6.0°C-1.3°C18.3°C-6.0°C53 mm52%1.5 m/s5.9
198714.5°C7.0°C-0.6°C21.4°C-5.3°C9 mm47%1.6 m/s6.7
198612.6°C5.7°C-1.2°C19.0°C-4.0°C8 mm54%1.5 m/s6
198514.4°C7.0°C-0.5°C18.9°C-2.9°C0 mm48%1.6 m/s6
198411.8°C5.3°C-1.2°C18.7°C-5.0°C11 mm60%1.6 m/s6.2
198314.2°C7.0°C-0.1°C19.9°C-3.5°C35 mm57%1.6 m/s—
1982 ❄️11.1°C4.1°C-3.0°C16.7°C-11.1°C14 mm51%1.6 m/s—
198112.5°C5.5°C-1.6°C15.5°C-4.0°C4 mm50%1.5 m/s—

Actual recorded September data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Kargil September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Kargil in September?▼

The average high in September is around 13.8°C with lows near -0.4°C (mean 6.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Kargil in September?▼

September averages 21 mm of rainfall in Kargil, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 95 mm in 2014.

What was the hottest September on record in Kargil?▼

The hottest September reached 22°C in 2005. The coldest dipped to -11.1°C in 1982.

Has September in Kargil gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average September temperatures have risen by about 2.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 12.8°C to 15.2°C and overnight lows from -1.3°C to 1.3°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Kargil?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Kargil and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 13.8°C daytime highs and -0.4°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Kargil?▼

Not quite — September is the 9th coolest month in Kargil, averaging 6.7°C.

What should I pack for Kargil in September?▼

For September in Kargil, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 13.8°C and lows of -0.4°C.

Is Kargil humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 53% — relatively dry.

How windy is Kargil in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 1.6 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 1.8 m/s (1994).

Which September had the most rainfall in Kargil?▼

The wettest September on record was 2014 with 95 mm. On average, September sees 21 mm.

Where does this September weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Kargil behaves each September, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for September specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.