Climate Insights for Kupwāra

The climate in Kupwāra is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1502mm of precipitation falls per year. Kupwāra receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kupwāra 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 -6°C. Kupwāra experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Kupwāra vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Kupwāra is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1502mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 125mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 217mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 47mm. That's 169mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kupwāra receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 299cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 101cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Kupwāra is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Kupwāra, which began on March 20, 2026. Kupwāra 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

The best time to visit Kupwāra is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 68mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°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 Kupwāra 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.