Srinagar has a temperate climate with warm summers and freezing winters.
Temperatures peak in July and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during spring and early summer months.
Humidity remains relatively low throughout the year creating cold and dry conditions.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ❄️ | 8.9°C | -14.0°C | -2.6°C | 57% | 59 | 1.5 | 2.83 |
| February | ☔ | 9.7°C | -12.9°C | -1.6°C | 62% | 86 | 1.6 | 3.33 |
| March | ☔ | 15.2°C | -9.0°C | 3.1°C | 62% | 111 | 1.6 | 4.39 |
| April | ☔ | 20.4°C | -2.9°C | 8.7°C | 58% | 101 | 1.6 | 5.40 |
| May | 🌤️ | 24.7°C | 3.1°C | 13.9°C | 52% | 63 | 1.6 | 6.19 |
| June | ☀️ | 28.3°C | 6.7°C | 17.5°C | 49% | 52 | 1.6 | 6.71 |
| July | ☔ | 29.0°C | 10.3°C | 19.6°C | 62% | 84 | 1.7 | 6.29 |
| August | ☔ | 27.6°C | 9.8°C | 18.7°C | 67% | 81 | 1.6 | 5.85 |
| September | ☀️ | 25.6°C | 5.8°C | 15.7°C | 57% | 39 | 1.5 | 5.45 |
| October | 🌤️ | 22.2°C | 0.0°C | 11.1°C | 44% | 27 | 1.4 | 4.44 |
| November | 🌨️ | 17.1°C | -5.4°C | 5.8°C | 41% | 29 | 1.3 | 3.29 |
| December | 🌨️ | 12.5°C | -10.1°C | 1.2°C | 46% | 32 | 1.4 | 2.75 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)
🧥 Pack heavy layers and prepare for snow — this is a Severe Winter destination.
🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in July, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.
Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month
Rainfall is concentrated in the spring and early summer months. Humidity stays relatively low (around 55%), peaking during summer months, which creates cold and dry conditions.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years of records, Srinagar's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. Its hottest day reached 32.7°C in June 1990, and its coldest dropped to -21.2°C in December 1994. 1998 was the warmest year overall and 1982 the coolest.
The warmest year in Srinagar's recorded history was 1998 (avg: 11.1°C), while the coldest was 1982 (avg: 7.1°C).
Average annual high/low · Last 30 years · °C
Total annual precipitation · Last 30 years · mm/year
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 0.5°C | 10.8°C | 21.1°C | 1014 | 59% | 1.5 m/s |
2024 | -0.5°C | 9.9°C | 20.2°C | 994 | 58% | 1.5 m/s |
2023 | -1.8°C | 9.0°C | 19.7°C | 1110 | 65% | 1.4 m/s |
2022 | -1.3°C | 8.7°C | 18.8°C | 1042 | 61% | 1.4 m/s |
2021 | -1.7°C | 8.8°C | 19.3°C | 1045 | 61% | 1.5 m/s |
2020 | -3.2°C | 7.3°C | 17.7°C | 1097 | 65% | 1.5 m/s |
2019 🌧️ | -2.9°C | 7.3°C | 17.5°C | 1324 | 67% | 1.5 m/s |
2018 | -1.0°C | 9.8°C | 20.6°C | 815 | 56% | 1.6 m/s |
2017 | -1.6°C | 9.0°C | 19.6°C | 1042 | 60% | 1.5 m/s |
2016 | 1.2°C | 10.8°C | 20.5°C | 746 | 55% | 1.5 m/s |
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Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), July is typically the hottest month in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, with average high temperatures around 29.0°C.
January is the coldest month in Srinagar, with average low temperatures around -14.0°C.
March receives the most rainfall with approximately 111 mm, while October is the driest with 27 mm.
The highest recorded temperature was 32.7°C in June 1990. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
The lowest recorded temperature was -21.2°C in December 1994.
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
Srinagar receives the most sunlight in June with an average solar radiation of 6.71 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in Jammu & Kashmir.
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
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.
