Jammu & Kashmir has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters.
Jammu & Kashmir has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C across all 7 cities, with approximately 858 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 52%. Temperatures peak in June and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during summer months.
The warmest city is Jammu with average July highs of 42.3°C, while Srinagar is the coldest with average January lows of -14.0°C. Humidity remains relatively low throughout the year creating cold and dry conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 🌤️ | 15.0°C | -6.0°C | 4.5°C | 53% | 53 | 1.3 | 2.90 |
| February | 🌤️ | 17.0°C | -4.7°C | 6.1°C | 58% | 75 | 1.5 | 3.50 |
| March | ⛅ | 22.8°C | -0.9°C | 10.9°C | 56% | 92 | 1.6 | 4.70 |
| April | ☀️ | 28.0°C | 4.1°C | 16.1°C | 50% | 78 | 1.7 | 5.80 |
| May | ☀️ | 32.7°C | 9.4°C | 21.0°C | 42% | 51 | 1.7 | 6.60 |
| June | 😎 | 35.1°C | 13.5°C | 24.3°C | 42% | 62 | 1.8 | 6.70 |
| July | 🌧️ | 33.7°C | 16.1°C | 24.9°C | 63% | 160 | 1.7 | 5.80 |
| August | ⛅ | 30.4°C | 15.2°C | 22.8°C | 71% | 147 | 1.5 | 5.40 |
| September | ☀️ | 28.9°C | 11.4°C | 20.2°C | 62% | 64 | 1.4 | 5.30 |
| October | ☀️ | 26.7°C | 5.7°C | 16.2°C | 46% | 26 | 1.4 | 4.70 |
| November | 🌤️ | 22.2°C | 1.4°C | 11.8°C | 40% | 22 | 1.3 | 3.50 |
| December | 🌤️ | 17.9°C | -2.9°C | 7.5°C | 43% | 28 | 1.3 | 2.90 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 7 cities in Jammu & Kashmir
🧥 Expect frosty nights and below-freezing temperatures during this Cold Winter period.
🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.
☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Region-wide monthly averages across 7 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in June, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 71% in August · annual avg 52%
The warmest year on record was 1999 (avg: 17.3°C), while the coldest year was 2020 (avg: 13.6°C).
Averaged across all 7 cities in Jammu & Kashmir · Last 10 years · °C
Averaged across all 7 cities in Jammu & Kashmir · Last 10 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 7 cities in Jammu & Kashmir for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 6.6°C | 16.2°C | 25.7°C | 1335 | 60% | 1.5 m/s |
2024 | 5.7°C | 15.5°C | 25.3°C | 1204 | 59% | 1.4 m/s |
2023 | 5.0°C | 14.7°C | 24.4°C | 1353 | 66% | 1.4 m/s |
2022 | 5.9°C | 15.3°C | 24.6°C | 1325 | 62% | 1.4 m/s |
2021 | 5.5°C | 15.2°C | 24.9°C | 1222 | 60% | 1.4 m/s |
2020 🌧️ | 3.8°C | 13.6°C | 23.3°C | 1353 | 66% | 1.4 m/s |
2019 | 4.0°C | 13.8°C | 23.6°C | 1346 | 65% | 1.4 m/s |
2018 | 5.8°C | 15.9°C | 25.9°C | 1020 | 55% | 1.5 m/s |
2017 | 5.0°C | 15.4°C | 25.7°C | 1126 | 58% | 1.4 m/s |
2016 | 7.4°C | 16.8°C | 26.2°C | 915 | 53% | 1.5 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
