Srinagar, India experiences average highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 14 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Srinagar, India Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Srinagar, India. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Dec 
Wetter season: Jan–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.4/10
Best: May, June, July, September, October
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 17°C / 7°C
Feels Like 17°C / 5°C
Rainy Days 14
Rainfall 227 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 59%
Wind Speed 6 km/h
Dew Point 4°C
Frost Days 16 days
Hottest Month
26°C
July
Avg Low18°C
Rain21days
Coldest Month
-3°C
January
Avg High5°C
Rain15days
Driest Month
8days
October
Avg High19°C
Avg Low9°C
Windiest Month
7 km/h
May (Gusts 21)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:20
Daylight 14.4h
Sunset 19:45
Live conditions—
Srinagar on the map · live conditions
Srinagar, India
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- City
- Srinagar
- Population
- 1.2M
- Coordinates
- 34.09°, 74.81°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 15 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 18 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 9 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 7°C
Avg Low -2°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 5°C / -3°C . Feb: 7°C / -2°C . Mar: 12°C / 2°C . Apr: 18°C / 7°C . May: 21°C / 11°C . Jun: 24°C / 15°C . Jul: 26°C / 18°C . Aug: 25°C / 17°C . Sep: 24°C / 15°C . Oct: 19°C / 9°C . Nov: 14°C / 3°C . Dec: 9°C / -2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 265 mm. Feb: 242 mm. Mar: 282 mm. Apr: 244 mm. May: 172 mm. Jun: 126 mm. Jul: 502 mm. Aug: 420 mm. Sep: 155 mm. Oct: 75 mm. Nov: 125 mm. Dec: 117 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 53%. Feb: 56%. Mar: 59%. Apr: 62%. May: 62%. Jun: 62%. Jul: 74%. Aug: 74%. Sep: 62%. Oct: 50%. Nov: 51%. Dec: 48%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 7 km/h . Feb: 7 km/h . Mar: 6 km/h . Apr: 7 km/h . May: 7 km/h . Jun: 6 km/h . Jul: 6 km/h . Aug: 6 km/h . Sep: 6 km/h . Oct: 6 km/h . Nov: 7 km/h . Dec: 7 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 10h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 8h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 5. Feb: UV 6. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 10. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 5. Dec: UV 5.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Wet May best
Good June best
Excellent July best
Wet August
Wet September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / -3°C | 2°C / -7°C | 15days (265 mm) Wet | 7.7h Good | 53% Moderate | 4.8 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| February | 7°C / -2°C | 4°C / -6°C | 13days (242 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 56% Moderate | 6.2 High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 12°C / 2°C | 10°C / -1°C | 17days (282 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 59% Moderate | 7.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 18°C / 7°C | 18°C / 4°C | 15days (244 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May best | 21°C / 11°C | 22°C / 9°C | 14days (172 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 9.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 24°C / 15°C | 26°C / 14°C | 12days (126 mm) Wet | 12.6h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 9.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 26°C / 18°C | 29°C / 19°C | 21days (502 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 25°C / 17°C | 28°C / 18°C | 20days (420 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September best | 24°C / 15°C | 25°C / 14°C | 10days (155 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 19°C / 9°C | 18°C / 6°C | 8days (75 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 50% Moderate | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 14°C / 3°C | 11°C / -1°C | 9days (125 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 51% Moderate | 5.1 High | Fair | View Details |
| December | 9°C / -2°C | 6°C / -6°C | 9days (117 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 48% Moderate | 4.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Srinagar are May, June, July, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Srinagar, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Srinagar is July, with average daytime highs of 26°C (78°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Srinagar is January, with average overnight lows of -3°C (26°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Srinagar is July, averaging 502mm of precipitation across 21 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Srinagar runs through July, August, March, January, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Srinagar.
Srinagar receives approximately 120 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Srinagar.
The least favorable months to visit Srinagar are January, February, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Srinagar is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Srinagar is 59%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Srinagar rarely sees significant snowfall but does experience frost, averaging 16 frost days during the colder months.
Average wind speeds in Srinagar are 6 km/h (4 mph). The windiest month is May with peak winds reaching 7 km/h (4 mph) (gusts up to 21 km/h / 13 mph).
Srinagar averages 7 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 49%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Srinagar is 4°C (39°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Srinagar has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Srinagar ranges from 5°C (41°F) to 17°C (63°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Srinagar. It earns a climate score of 8.1/10 with Excellent.
For June in Srinagar, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 24°C (76°F) and 12 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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