Climate Insights for Gāndarbal

Ganderbal, State of Jammu and Kashmīr, India

Hottest
July
22°C peak
Coldest
January
-12°C low
Wettest
January
165mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gāndarbal is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1207mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 165mm 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 -12°C. Gāndarbal experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -3° Average: -8° Min: -12° Feb Max: 1° Average: -5° Min: -9° Mar Max: 5° Average: 0° Min: -5° Apr Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: 0° May Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 3° Jun Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 8° Jul Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Aug Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Sep Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 8° Oct Max: 14° Average: 7° Min: 0° Nov Max: 5° Average: 0° Min: -5° Dec Max: -1° Average: -7° Min: -12°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Gāndarbal vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 165mm Snow: 155mm Feb Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 107mm Mar Precipitation: 155mm Snow: 118mm Apr Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 85mm May Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 28mm Jun Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 4mm Jul Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 15mm Nov Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 70mm Dec Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 57mm
Precipitation
Snow

Gāndarbal is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1207mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 165mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 27mm. That's 138mm 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 641cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 155cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Gāndarbal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 1km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 383mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 304mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 164mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Expect around 87cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to 1°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 356mm across the season with a monthly average of 119mm. Expect around 319cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-12 °C
-3 °C
2 km/h
165 mm
155 cm
Feb
-9 °C
1 °C
2 km/h
126 mm
107 cm
Mar
-5 °C
5 °C
1 km/h
155 mm
118 cm
Apr
0 °C
11 °C
1 km/h
149 mm
85 cm
May
3 °C
15 °C
1 km/h
79 mm
28 cm
Jun Current
8 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
82 mm
4 cm
Jul
13 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
41 mm
2 cm
Oct
0 °C
14 °C
1 km/h
27 mm
15 cm
Nov
-5 °C
5 °C
2 km/h
95 mm
70 cm
Dec
-12 °C
-1 °C
2 km/h
65 mm
57 cm
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