Amarnāth Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Amarnāth experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 37°C (99°F) in April. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 30°C (86°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 27°C (81°F) in April to 17°C (63°F) in August.

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Temperature ranges by month

Amarnāth is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1649 mm (65 in). Amarnāth can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 511 mm (20 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.9 mm (0.04 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Amarnāth Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Amarnāth can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 9.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, 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 high throughout the year in Amarnāth.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 86%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year