Climate Insights for Kishtwār

The climate in Kishtwār is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1600mm of precipitation falls per year. Kishtwār receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kishtwār is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Kishtwār experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Kishtwār vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Kishtwār is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1600mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 133mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 238mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 43mm. That's 196mm 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. Kishtwār receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 415cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 124cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Kishtwār 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 May, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Kishtwār, which began on March 20, 2026. Kishtwār 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 August at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

The best time to visit Kishtwār is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 88mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -9°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kishtwār 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.