Pahalgām weather in January (Jammu & Kashmir, India)

What weather conditions can you expect in Pahalgām this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Pahalgām typically includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -5°C, cooling down at night to around -15°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Pahalgām in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 5 days of snow.

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 prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Pahalgām. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pahalgām, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 73 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Srinagar, India (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in India in January

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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?

Visitors traveling to Pahalgām should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Pahalgām.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to India? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in India. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.