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The best time to visit Srinagar is February
In summer, the temperature in Srinagar can rise as high as 30℃ (86℉). The average low temperatures in winter float around -5℃ (22℉), while the coldest it gets down to is about -9℃ (15℉).
The sun stays up the longest in Srinagar in July, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. On average it rains the most days in February, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
By the time you finish reading below, you’ll know everything you need to know about the best time to travel to Srinagar. Once you’re ready, we’ve even provided all the tools you’ll ever need to help you book your travel!
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Srinagar seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Srinagar as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Srinagar is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Srinagar
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Srinagar for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Srinagar climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Srinagar for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Srinagar in January
- Average temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average low temperature: -5℃ (22℉)
- Average humidity: 56%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 57mm (2") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Srinagar in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Srinagar in February
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 87mm (3") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Srinagar in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Srinagar in March
- Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 0℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 59%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 75mm (3") over 17 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Srinagar in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Srinagar in April
- Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 56%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 73mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Srinagar in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Srinagar in May
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 50%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Srinagar in May, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Srinagar in June
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 47%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Srinagar in June, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
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Srinagar in July
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 57%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Srinagar in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Srinagar in August
- Average temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 61%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Srinagar in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Srinagar in September
- Average temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 50%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Srinagar in September, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
Srinagar in October
- Average temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average humidity: 38%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Srinagar in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Srinagar in November
- Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average humidity: 39%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Srinagar in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Srinagar in December
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
- Average humidity: 38%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Srinagar in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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