Gulmarg weather in January (Jammu & Kashmir, India)

Curious about the climate in Gulmarg this January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During January, Gulmarg usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 3°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -7°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Gulmarg in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 6 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 73 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gulmarg. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gulmarg climate page with graphs.

 

Gulmarg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 73 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Srinagar, India (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in India in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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