When is the best time to go to Pahalgām
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Pahalgām, India. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Pahalgām
Pahalgām weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Pahalgām are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 36mm | 6.4hrs | 11.1hrs |
January in Pahalgām is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pahalgām for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Pahalgām and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Pahalgām with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 42mm | 6.6hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Pahalgām is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pahalgām for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Pahalgām and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Pahalgām with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Pahalgām weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 68mm | 7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Pahalgām is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pahalgām for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Pahalgām and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Pahalgām with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 60mm | 8.1hrs | 13.8hrs |
Pahalgām's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pahalgām.
April is in the spring in Pahalgām and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Pahalgām with around 60mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 59mm | 9hrs | 14.8hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Pahalgām and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pahalgām.
May is in the spring in Pahalgām and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Pahalgām with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 47mm | 9.7hrs | 11.1hrs |
The weather in June in Pahalgām is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pahalgām, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Pahalgām and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Pahalgām with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 74mm | 8.2hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Pahalgām is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Pahalgām, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Pahalgām and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Pahalgām with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 78mm | 7.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Pahalgām is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pahalgām.
August is in the summer in Pahalgām and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Pahalgām with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 36mm | 8.7hrs | 13.8hrs |
Pahalgām's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pahalgām, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Pahalgām and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Pahalgām with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Pahalgām weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 17mm | 8.9hrs | 14.8hrs |
October is a dry month in Pahalgām and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pahalgām, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Pahalgām and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Pahalgām with around 17mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 16mm | 8.2hrs | 11.1hrs |
The weather in November in Pahalgām is characteristically cool and dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Pahalgām, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Pahalgām and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Pahalgām with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Pahalgām weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 28mm | 6.6hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Pahalgām is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pahalgām.
December is in the winter in Pahalgām and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Pahalgām with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Pahalgām weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 20.1°C 68.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | November | 16mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 8.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -2.1°C 28.2°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 78mm 3.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
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