Srinagar climate
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir, India) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C61 °F, and about 772 mm30 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Srinagar climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1050 | −130 | 440 | 672.7 |
| Feb | 1152 | 133 | 643 | 933.7 |
| Mar | 1661 | 541 | 1151 | 1044.1 |
| Apr | 2271 | 1050 | 1661 | 983.9 |
| May | 2780 | 1458 | 2169 | 582.3 |
| Jun | 3087 | 1864 | 2475 | 582.3 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2068 | 2678 | 783.1 |
| Aug | 3087 | 1967 | 2577 | 833.3 |
| Sep | 2882 | 1660 | 2271 | 421.7 |
| Oct | 2374 | 1151 | 1762 | 230.9 |
| Nov | 1763 | 643 | 1253 | 361.4 |
| Dec | 1355 | 235 | 745 | 321.2 |
| Year | 3289 | −130 | 1661 | 77230 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55% | 77% | 2.8 | 10:07 |
| Feb | 63% | 81% | 3.3 | 10:55 |
| Mar | 61% | 80% | 4.5 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 59% | 77% | 5.4 | 12:00 |
| May | 51% | 71% | 6.3 | 13:55 |
| Jun | 51% | 64% | 6.7 | 14:25 |
| Jul | 63% | 66% | 6.4 | 14:13 |
| Aug | 67% | 65% | 5.8 | 13:25 |
| Sep | 59% | 55% | 5.4 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 45% | 53% | 4.5 | 11:16 |
| Nov | 42% | 65% | 3.1 | 10:20 |
| Dec | 46% | 70% | 2.6 | 9:53 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Srinagar is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 20 °C68 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 10 °C50 °F and lows −1 °C30 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.3 °C38.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 772 mm30 in. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 38% of the annual total. The wettest month is March (104 mm4.1 in), the driest is October (23 mm0.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 42% in November to 67% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 53%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 6 km/h (4 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Srinagar
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 22 °C71 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 23 mm0.9 in to 98 mm3.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 10 °C50 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Srinagar
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1050 to 13 °C55 °F, lows −130 to 2 °C35 °F, about 64 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1661 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 541 to 14 °C58 °F, about 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3087 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1864 to 20 °C68 °F, about 73 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1763 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 643 to 16 °C60 °F, about 34 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Srinagar compares
Compared with Rawalpindi, about 171 km to the west, Srinagar is on average 7.2 °C12.9 °F cooler and receives 23% less precipitation (772 mm30 in vs 1,004 mm40 in). The difference is largest in May (10 °C18 °F cooler).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Srinagar is the 378th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 281st wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the India climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Dhirkot (Pakistan, Cfa), Wagga Wagga (Australia, Cfa) and Charlotte (United States, Cfa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Soyibug (pop. 104,000). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Srinagar, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Anantnag 51 km · 16 °C60 °F · 828 mm33 in
- Dhirkot 113 km · 15 °C60 °F · 883 mm35 in
- Muzaffarabad 127 km · 21 °C70 °F · 853 mm34 in
- New Mirpur City 143 km · 24 °C75 °F · 883 mm35 in
- Abbottabad 147 km · 18 °C65 °F · 988 mm39 in
- Jammu 150 km · 25 °C76 °F · 917 mm36 in
- Skardu 155 km · 11 °C51 °F · 354 mm14 in
- Jhelum 162 km · 25 °C78 °F · 883 mm35 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Srinagar?
July is the warmest month in Srinagar, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
What is the coldest month in Srinagar?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 10 °C (50 °F) and an average low of -1 °C (30 °F).
When does it rain the most in Srinagar?
March is the wettest month with about 104 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 23 mm (0.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Srinagar?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 2,631 m, while Srinagar lies at about 1,589 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +6.8 °C12.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.