Weather in February in Jammu & Kashmir
Considering a trip to Jammu & Kashmir this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Jammu & Kashmir in February?
Jammu & Kashmir is a region in India. Jammu & Kashmir offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In February, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of February is in the winter season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Hundar at -15°C to pleasant in Jammu at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Jammu and -24°C in Hundar.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Shūshot with an average of 35 mm to heavy snowfall in Srinagar with 278 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 103 hours of sunlight expected in Srinagar. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Jammu & Kashmir in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Jammu & Kashmir climate page.
Where to go in Jammu & Kashmir in February
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Jammu & Kashmir?
Srinagar
In February Srinagar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Katra
In February Katra generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Jammu
In February Jammu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Pahalgām
In February Pahalgām generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Gulmarg
In February Gulmarg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Jammu & Kashmir?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Jammu & Kashmir due to the typically poor weather in Srinagar.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, September and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Srinagar. In contrast, January, February, March, April, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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