Pahalgām Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Pahalgām can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Pahalgām can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -5°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -15°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Pahalgām is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1318 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 177 mm of precipitation, recorded across 8 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, October brings less snow/rainfall, with 40 mm over 3 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Pahalgām Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Pahalgām. 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Pahalgām.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 70%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 46%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Pahalgām in India
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in February, July and August.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 177 mm of rainfall.
October is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 246 hours of sunshine.
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