Climate Insights for Jammu

The climate in Jammu is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1211mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 311mm of rainfall. Jammu is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperatures in Jammu vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Jammu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1211mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 311mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 26mm. That's 285mm less than July, 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.

Jammu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Jammu, which began on March 20, 2026. Jammu 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 June at around 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Jammu is during February, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 38°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°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 Jammu 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. 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.