Weather in October in Jammu & Kashmir
Are you planning a trip a to Jammu & Kashmir in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Jammu & Kashmir in October?
Jammu & Kashmir is a region in India. Jammu & Kashmir offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In October, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Hundar at -3°C to very warm in Jammu at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Jammu and -18°C in Hundar.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Spangmik with an average of 11 mm to moderate snowfall in Durgjan with 70 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Srinagar usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 226 hours of sunshine in Srinagar. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at October'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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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Jammu & Kashmir?
Srinagar
In October Srinagar 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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Katra
In October Katra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Jammu
In October Jammu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Pahalgām
In October Pahalgām generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gulmarg
In October Gulmarg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Jammu & Kashmir, in India.
Is October the best time to visit Jammu & Kashmir?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Jammu & Kashmir with overall pleasant weather in Srinagar. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
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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