Jammu & Kashmir weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Jammu & Kashmir this December 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 December?
Jammu & Kashmir is a region in India. Jammu & Kashmir has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. During December, winter is in full swing.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Hundar at -17°C to pleasant in Jammu at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Jammu and -27°C in Hundar.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Shūshot with an average of 18 mm to high snowfall in Durgjan with 121 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 110 hours of sunlight anticipated in Srinagar. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in Jammu & Kashmir for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Jammu & Kashmir climate page.
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Average weather in Srinagar
In December Srinagar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Katra
In December Katra generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Jammu
In December Jammu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Pahalgām
In December Pahalgām generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Gulmarg
In December Gulmarg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Jammu & Kashmir?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Jammu & Kashmir with often poor weather in Srinagar.
Generally speaking, May, June, September and October provide pleasant weather in Srinagar. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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