Weather in April in Jammu & Kashmir
Thinking about venturing to Jammu & Kashmir this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Jammu & Kashmir in April?
Jammu & Kashmir is a region in India. In April, Jammu & Kashmir experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Hundar at -7°C to very warm in Jammu at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Jammu and -17°C in Hundar.For specific regional insights in Jammu & Kashmir, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Spangmik with an average of 28 mm to heavy snowfall in Durgjan with 224 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 191 hours of sunshine in Srinagar. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Jammu & Kashmir's conditions throughout the year, check out our Jammu & Kashmir climate page.
Where to go in Jammu & Kashmir in April
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Jammu & Kashmir?
Srinagar
In April Srinagar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Katra
In April Katra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Jammu
In April Jammu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Pahalgām
In April Pahalgām generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Gulmarg
In April Gulmarg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Jammu & Kashmir?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Srinagar, April may not be the ideal time to visit Jammu & Kashmir.
Generally speaking, May, June, September and October provide pleasant weather in Srinagar. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, July, August and December tend to be poor.
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