Murree, Naran and Hunza Weather: PMD Forecasts Light Mountain Snow From 31 October to 4 November 2026 (Every Tourist Spot)

PMD expects light rain, thunderstorms and light snow over the mountains at most tourist places in Murree, Galiyat, Naran, Kaghan, Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Malam Jabba, Dir, Chitral and Kalam from Saturday 31 October to Wednesday 4 November 2026. That is the tourist forecast the Pakistan Meteorological Department issued on 30 October.

Snow here means the high slopes, not the towns. Daytime in Murree is still forecast at 17 to 19°C, and Babusar at 11 to 13°C. Nights are the real change: Skardu fell to 2°C and Babusar to 1°C. Below are the forecast for each tourist spot, the overnight lows, where PMD's two forecasts disagree and what to pack.

We read PMD's weather information for tourists, its weekly outlook and its daily forecast, all issued on 30 October 2026, on the morning of 31 October.

Thirteen tourist areas may see light snow on the mountains

PMD's tourist forecast names 13 places for cloudy weather with light rain, thunderstorms and light mountain snow from Saturday 31 October to Wednesday 4 November 2026. They run from Murree and the Galiyat near Islamabad to Hunza and Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan.

For Ziarat, PMD says partly cloudy weather with gusty winds and lower daytime temperatures, with cold mornings and nights. It does not forecast snow there this week.

PMD's weekly outlook does not name Murree for rain

The two PMD forecasts issued on 30 October differ. The tourist forecast includes Murree, Galiyat, Naran and Neelum Valley. The weekly outlook for the whole country names only Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan and Mansehra for light rain and mountain snow.

We are not picking one. Both come from PMD's National Weather Forecasting Centre on the same day. The safe reading is this: snow is most likely on high ground in Gilgit-Baltistan and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Murree may get clouds and a shower. On 5 November the weekly outlook adds a rain, wind and thunderstorm spell for upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.

The national picture, with the plains staying dry, is in our forecast for 27 October to 1 November and PMD's newer outlook, which keeps Punjab and Sindh dry until 5 November.

Days stay mild but nights fall near freezing

Daytime highs in the north stay between 11 and 24°C on PMD's daily forecast for Saturday 31 October. Nights are much colder. On PMD's minimum table dated 31 October, Babusar read 1°C, Skardu 2°C, Gupis 3°C and Astore 4°C.

We read the minimum table at about 3 am PKT, so a few stations may fall a degree further by dawn. Gilgit swings 19 degrees and Skardu 16 degrees between the day's high and the night's low. That catches out visitors who pack for the afternoon.

Check the road before you leave for Naran, Kalam or Skardu

Rain and snow on mountain roads can bring slides and closures even when the plains are dry. Check the road status the morning you leave, carry warm layers and keep fuel above half a tank. A light-snow forecast does not mean every pass stays open.

1. Open PMD's tourist forecast and check that the issue date is today or yesterday.
2. Check road status for Naran, Swat and Chitral before you set out.
3. Pack for night lows near freezing, even if the day forecast looks mild.
4. Save Rescue 1122 and the local police number for the area you visit.
5. Turn back if rain turns heavy on a hill road, and wait it out in town.

For Khyber Pakhtunkhwa routes, see how to check KP road status for Naran, Swat and Chitral. The NDMA's points on hypothermia and frostbite are worth reading if children are travelling.

How to read PMD's tourist forecast yourself

The tourist forecast sits on weather.gov.pk under the Forecast menu, as Tourist Forecast. It opens with a short text paragraph, then a station panel with humidity, wind, visibility and a three-day range. The paragraph is the part that names rain and snow.

The station panel lists Hunza, Chitral, Kalam, Gilgit, Saidu Sharif, Malam Jabba, Murree, Rawalakot, Quetta, Mohenjo Daro, Gwadar, Muzaffarabad Airport, Garhi Dopatta and Babusar. When we opened it, Babusar showed 12 to 14°C for Friday and 11 to 13°C for Saturday and Sunday. Our earlier walk-through of the PMD tourist forecast covers each field.

Common questions

Will it snow in Murree this week?

PMD's tourist forecast says light snow is possible over the mountains around Murree and the Galiyat from 31 October to 4 November. Its weekly outlook does not name Murree, so heavy snow in the town is unlikely.

Is it snowing in Naran and Kaghan?

PMD forecasts light rain and light snow over the mountains at Naran and Kaghan from Saturday 31 October to Wednesday 4 November 2026.

How cold is Skardu at night?

Skardu read 2°C on PMD's minimum temperature table dated 31 October 2026. Its daytime high is forecast at 16 to 18°C.

Is it a good week to visit Hunza?

Days are mild at 16 to 18°C, but PMD forecasts cloud, light rain and mountain snow. Pack for nights near 5°C and check roads each morning.

Does PMD forecast snow in Ziarat?

No. For Ziarat it forecasts partly cloudy weather, gusty winds, cooler days and cold mornings and nights, with no snow named.

How we verified this

What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.

Last checked 31 October 2026 at about 3 am PKT. The list of tourist places and the Ziarat text come from PMD's weather information for tourists, issued on 30 October 2026. Daytime ranges come from PMD's daily forecast issued on 30 October at 17:30 hours. Overnight lows come from PMD's minimum temperature table dated 31 October 2026, read before sunrise. The difference between the tourist forecast and the weekly outlook is in PMD's own pages; PMD has not explained it. We could not check any road closure orders for this week.