Climate Insights for Kālīnagar

The climate in Kālīnagar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1378mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 448mm of rainfall. Kālīnagar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperatures in Kālīnagar vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Kālīnagar is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1378mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 448mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 2mm. That's 446mm 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.

Kālīnagar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/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 summer in Kālīnagar, which began on June 21, 2026. Kālīnagar 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 May at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Kālīnagar is during February, March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 21mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kālīnagar 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.