Sonāmarg Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Sonāmarg. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 16°C (61°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -10°C (14°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 6°C (43°F) in August to -18°C (0°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Sonāmarg has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1542 mm (61 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Sonāmarg can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 191 mm (7.5 in) of precipitation over 7 snowy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (October), you will experience much drier conditions, with 57 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation spread across 3 snowy/rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Sonāmarg Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sonāmarg can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 8.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, 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 Sonāmarg.

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