Srinagar Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Srinagar. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C (39°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 16°C (61°F) in July to -6°C (21°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Srinagar has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2269 mm (89 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Srinagar can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 334 mm (13 in) of precipitation over 7 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (October), you will experience much drier conditions, with 68 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Srinagar Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Srinagar 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 Srinagar.

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