Jammu & Kashmir Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Jammu & Kashmir, India in August.

Planning a trip to Jammu & Kashmir, India this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Jammu & Kashmir in August

Jammu & Kashmir, India is a region in India. Jammu & Kashmir, India offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Hundar at 12°C (54°F) to very warm in Jammu at 33°C (91°F). At night it cools down to 25°C (77°F) in Jammu and 0°C (32°F) in Hundar.

For a closer look at conditions across Jammu & Kashmir, India, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Spangmik with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Durgjan with 313 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Srinagar gets approximately 226 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Jammu & Kashmir by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Jammu & Kashmir — and find the best time to visit. (based on Srinagar)

Best Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir in August

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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).

Popular Destinations in Jammu & Kashmir

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Jammu & Kashmir, India?

Temperature range in Jammu & Kashmir (August)

Precipitation variation in Jammu & Kashmir (August)

Srinagar

In August Srinagar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
226 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
334 mm (13 in)
310 mm (12 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions

Katra

In August Katra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
367 mm (14 in)
310 mm (12 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
5 days
Weather conditions

Jammu

In August Jammu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
307 mm (12 in)
256 mm (10 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
5 days
Weather conditions

Pahalgām

In August Pahalgām generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
226 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions

Gulmarg

In August Gulmarg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
226 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
218 mm (8.6 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Jammu & Kashmir, in India.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Jammu & Kashmir in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Srinagar 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 310 mm (12 in)
Katra 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 310 mm (12 in)
Jammu 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 256 mm (10 in)
Pahalgām 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)
Gulmarg 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 197 mm (7.8 in)
Hundar 12°C (54°F) 0°C (32°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Jammu & Kashmir weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Jammu & Kashmir, India in August?

Expect poor weather across Jammu & Kashmir, India in August. The popular destination of Srinagar averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Jammu & Kashmir, India in August?

Average temperatures in Jammu & Kashmir, India during August range from a nighttime low near 16°C (61°F) to a daytime high around 26°C (79°F) in Srinagar.

Does Jammu & Kashmir, India get a lot of rain in August?

Rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir, India peaks during August. Srinagar averages roughly 310 mm (12 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Jammu & Kashmir, India?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Srinagar, August may not be the ideal time to visit Jammu & Kashmir, India.

Generally speaking, May, June, September and October provide pleasant weather in Srinagar. In contrast, January, February, March, April, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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