Climate - Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir)

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 territory, 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.
Unlike in the lowland areas of India, here, disturbances pass in winter and spring.
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.

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To visit Srinagar you can choose spring and autumn, and in particular, from mid-April to late May and the month of October. Between the two periods, autumn is drier and sunnier than spring.
In summer there are very hot periods and rainy periods, but the temperatures in the mountains are higher than in the rest of the year.

Srinagar - Climate data

In Srinagar, 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.
In Srinagar, 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.
In Srinagar, there are on average around 2205 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Srinagar - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Srinagar is usually cold. The average temperature 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, it dropped to -8.3 °C (17.1 °F) in January 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (53 °F). However, it reached 15.8 °C (60.4 °F) in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 24% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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In February, the weather in Srinagar is usually quite cold. The average temperature 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, it dropped to -6.6 °C (20.1 °F) in February 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it reached 19.4 °C (66.9 °F) in February 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (2 mph).

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In March, the weather in Srinagar is usually mild. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -4.2 °C (24.4 °F) in March 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) in March 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In April, the weather in Srinagar is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in April 2017.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 29.7 °C (85.5 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In May, the weather in Srinagar is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in May 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 34.2 °C (93.6 °F) in May 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In June, the weather in Srinagar is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it dropped to 8.9 °C (48 °F) in June 2015.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 36.5 °C (97.7 °F) in June 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Srinagar is usually warm to hot. The average temperature 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, it dropped to 10.3 °C (50.5 °F) in July 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in July 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In August, the weather in Srinagar is usually warm to hot. The average temperature 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, it dropped to 10.5 °C (50.9 °F) in August 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F) in August 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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In September, the weather in Srinagar is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) in September 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 33.5 °C (92.3 °F) in September 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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In October, the weather in Srinagar is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -0.8 °C (30.6 °F) in October 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 31.1 °C (88 °F) in October 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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In November, the weather in Srinagar is usually quite mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -4.8 °C (23.4 °F) in November 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (70 °F). However, it reached 24.4 °C (75.9 °F) in November 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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In December, the weather in Srinagar is usually quite cold. The average temperature 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, it dropped to -7.7 °C (18.1 °F) in December 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it reached 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) in December 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).