Jammu & Kashmir weather in March
Considering a trip to Jammu & Kashmir this March 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 March?
Jammu & Kashmir is a region in India. In March, Jammu & Kashmir experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Spangmik at -11°C to warm in Jammu at 27°C. At night it cools down to 13°C in Jammu and -23°C in Spangmik.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Shūshot with an average of 33 mm to heavy snowfall in Durgjan with 256 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 136 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 March, 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 March Srinagar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Katra
In March Katra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Jammu
In March Jammu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Pahalgām
In March Pahalgām generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Gulmarg
In March Gulmarg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Jammu & Kashmir?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Jammu & Kashmir due to the typically 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. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, July, August and December tend to be poor.
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