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During January, Pahalgām experiences very low daytime temperatures of -5°C (23°F) and cooler nights around -15°C (5°F). As part of the winter season, expect quite a bit of snowfall. Around 115 mm (4.5 in) is typical.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Pahalgām. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Pahalgām - and find the best time to visit.
Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of India in January →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend you pack up your warm winter gear for Pahalgām in January. If you have insulated boots, thermal layers, and a heavy winter coat that can handle snow and freezing temperatures it's smart to bring them. Don't forget gloves, a warm hat, and a scarf. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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