Climate Insights for Bandipura

Bandipore, State of Jammu and Kashmīr, India

Hottest
July
23°C peak
Coldest
January
-11°C low
Wettest
January
130mm rain
Best to Visit
June, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bandipura is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 951mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 130mm of rainfall. Bandipura is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Bandipura experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -2° Average: -7° Min: -11° Feb Max: 2° Average: -4° Min: -9° Mar Max: 7° Average: 1° Min: -4° Apr Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 0° May Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 4° Jun Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jul Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 14° Aug Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Sep Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Oct Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 1° Nov Max: 7° Average: 0° Min: -5° Dec Max: 1° Average: -6° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Bandipura vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 128mm Feb Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 91mm Mar Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 94mm Apr Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 53mm May Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 19mm Jun Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 5mm Jul Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 14mm Nov Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 36mm Dec Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 39mm
Precipitation
Snow

Bandipura is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 951mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 130mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 28mm. That's 102mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Bandipura receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 480cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 128cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Bandipura is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

3 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Bandipura, which began on June 21, 2026. Bandipura is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 315mm across the season with a monthly average of 105mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 248mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 110mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Expect around 50cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to 2°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 278mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Expect around 258cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -7°
Feb -4°
Mar
Apr
May 11°
Jun 15°
Jul 19°
Aug 18°
Sep 16°
Oct
Nov
Dec -6°

The best time to visit Bandipura is during June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 58mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bandipura based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-11 °C
-2 °C
8 km/h
130 mm
128 cm
Feb
-9 °C
2 °C
7 km/h
104 mm
91 cm
Mar
-4 °C
7 °C
6 km/h
126 mm
94 cm
Apr
0 °C
12 °C
5 km/h
125 mm
53 cm
May
4 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
63 mm
19 cm
Jun
9 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
72 mm
5 cm
Jul
14 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
10 °C
22 °C
5 km/h
28 mm
1 cm
Oct
1 °C
15 °C
6 km/h
30 mm
14 cm
Nov
-5 °C
7 °C
7 km/h
52 mm
36 cm
Dec
-11 °C
1 °C
9 km/h
44 mm
39 cm
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