Climate Insights for Kupwāra

The climate in Kupwāra is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1509mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 208mm of rainfall. Kupwāra is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. 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. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°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 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Kupwāra is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1509mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 208mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 30mm. That's 178mm 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. Kupwāra receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 429cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 150cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Kupwāra 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 May, averaging 1km/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 conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Kupwāra, which began on June 21, 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 July at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Kupwāra is during June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 75mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -6°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 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.