Weather in April in Jammu & Kashmir
Are you planning a trip a to Jammu & Kashmir in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
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
Meanwhile, Srinagar enjoys close to 191 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Jammu & Kashmir for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Jammu & Kashmir climate page.
Where to go in Jammu & Kashmir in April
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.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Jammu & Kashmir, in India.
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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