Climate - Srinagar (India)

The climate of Srinagar is slightly continental, with cold winters and hot summers. The rains are moderate and are more abundant in spring.
The city is located in the extreme north-west of India, in the Jammu and Kashmir region, at 34 degrees north latitude and 1,600 meters (5,250 feet) above sea level. The Jhelum, one of the five rivers of Punjab, heads towards Pakistan after passing through the city. On both sides of the valley where the city is located, there are mountains that exceed 4,000 meters (13,100 feet) and are perpetually covered with snow.
In winter, snow and frost can occur. In January 1977 and January 1986, the temperature dropped to -9 °C (16 °F).
In summer, rainfall can occur due to the Indian monsoon, which on average affects the city from June 22 to September 24. However, at this latitude the monsoon is intermittent, and there are also dry periods, in which it can sometimes be very hot.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 2.7 °C (36.9 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 670 millimeters (26.4 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 20 mm (0.8 in) in the driest month (November) to 105 mm (4.1 in) in the wettest one (March). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 2205 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Srinagar - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Srinagar is of 2.7 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -2.3 °C (27.9 °F) and a maximum of 7.7 °C (45.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (21.5 °F). However, in January 1995, it dropped to -8.3 °C (17.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (53 °F). However, in January 2010, it reached 15.8 °C (60.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 75 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 2.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 kph).

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In February, the average temperature in Srinagar is of 5.8 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 0.4 °C (32.7 °F) and a maximum of 11.1 °C (52 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26 °F). However, in February 2008, it dropped to -6.6 °C (20.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, in February 2020, it reached 19.4 °C (66.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 100 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (2 kph).

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In March, the average temperature in Srinagar is of 10.4 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 4.1 °C (39.4 °F) and a maximum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, in March 2003, it dropped to -4.2 °C (24.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, in March 2018, it reached 28.3 °C (82.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 135 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In April, the average temperature in Srinagar is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8 °C (46.4 °F) and a maximum of 21.3 °C (70.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, in April 2017, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, in April 2011, it reached 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 190 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In May, the average temperature in Srinagar is of 18.3 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.1 °C (52 °F) and a maximum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, in May 2004, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, in May 2001, it reached 34.2 °C (93.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In June, the average temperature in Srinagar is of 21.9 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) and a maximum of 28.9 °C (84 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, in June 2015, it dropped to 8.9 °C (48 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, in June 2005, it reached 36.5 °C (97.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Srinagar is of 24.4 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (57.5 °F). However, in July 2009, it dropped to 10.3 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, in July 1999, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In August, the average temperature in Srinagar is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 17 °C (62.6 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, in August 2005, it dropped to 10.5 °C (50.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, in August 2020, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 kph).

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In September, the average temperature in Srinagar is of 20.4 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 12.8 °C (55 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, in September 2007, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, in September 2004, it reached 33.5 °C (92.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 kph).

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In October, the average temperature in Srinagar is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 6.1 °C (43 °F) and a maximum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, in October 1993, it dropped to -0.8 °C (30.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, in October 2008, it reached 31.1 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 kph).

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In November, the average temperature in Srinagar is of 8.5 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 1 °C (33.8 °F) and a maximum of 16 °C (60.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28 °F). However, in November 1995, it dropped to -4.8 °C (23.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (70 °F). However, in November 2000, it reached 24.4 °C (75.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 kph).

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In December, the average temperature in Srinagar is of 4 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of -2 °C (28.4 °F) and a maximum of 10 °C (50 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22.5 °F). However, in December 2018, it dropped to -7.7 °C (18.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, in December 1994, it reached 17.4 °C (63.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 110 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 kph).