Jammu & Kashmir weather in January
Planning a journey to Jammu & Kashmir this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Jammu & Kashmir in January?
Jammu & Kashmir is a region in India. The weather in Jammu & Kashmir in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. January is a winter month.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Hundar at -19°C to pleasant in Jammu at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Jammu and -27°C in Hundar. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Shūshot with an average of 27 mm to heavy snowfall in Durgjan with 197 mm. Srinagar experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 73 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For a closer look at January's conditions in Jammu & Kashmir, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Jammu & Kashmir's yearly weather, check out our Jammu & Kashmir climate page.
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Average weather in Srinagar
In January Srinagar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Katra
In January Katra generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Jammu
In January Jammu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Pahalgām
In January Pahalgām generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Gulmarg
In January Gulmarg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Jammu & Kashmir?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Jammu & Kashmir with often poor weather in Srinagar.
On average, the best time to visit Jammu & Kashmir is in May, June, September and October with generally pleasant weather in Srinagar. The weather in January, February, March, April, July, August and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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