Climate Insights for Gāndarbal

The climate in Gāndarbal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 908mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 123mm of rainfall. Gāndarbal 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 -7°C. Gāndarbal experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Gāndarbal vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Gāndarbal is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 908mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 123mm of rainfall. March and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 19mm. That's 104mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Gāndarbal receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 238cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 97cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Gāndarbal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3km/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 6km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 3km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Gāndarbal, which began on June 21, 2026. Gāndarbal 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Gāndarbal is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 55mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gāndarbal 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.