Gulmarg Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Gulmarg. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 3°C (37°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 15°C (59°F) in July to around -7°C (19°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Gulmarg has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1655 mm (65 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, July it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 218 mm (8.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month October brings less rainfall, with 53 mm (2.1 in) over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Gulmarg Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Gulmarg. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.2 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Gulmarg.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 70%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 46%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year