Weather in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar is a well-known regional city in Jammu & Kashmir, India, with a subtropical highland climate driven by the South Asian monsoon cycle.
Climate Overview
In North India, the monsoon arrives in early July and retreats by late September. The post-monsoon period brings clear skies and pleasant weather through October. Temperatures in Srinagar range from moderate winters to warm or hot summers, depending on elevation and proximity to the coast. Weather here is dominated by seasonal monsoon patterns, which bring the bulk of annual rainfall.
Weather by season in Srinagar
Srinagar's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 2 July. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 20°C, nights around 6°C. Dry and clear, with cold mornings and occasional fog.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 42°C, nights around 27°C. Hot, dry and dusty — heatwave conditions are common at the peak.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 34°C, nights around 26°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 31°C, nights around 15°C. Skies clear and temperatures ease — comfortable and settled.
Today's Weather in Srinagar
The current weather conditions in Srinagar are updated every hour from the ECMWF global model via Open-Meteo. You can see real-time temperature, humidity, wind speed and air quality at the top of this page.
Hourly Forecast
Our hourly forecast for Srinagar covers the next 24 hours with temperature, wind speed and rain probability so you can plan around showers and thunderstorms.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Srinagar
For the week ahead in Srinagar, see daily highs, lows and rain chance in our extended forecast section above.
Air Quality in Srinagar
Air quality in Srinagar is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. In larger cities like Srinagar, AQI can deteriorate sharply from October to January. A mask and limited outdoor time can help on the worst days.
Quick facts about Srinagar
Srinagar has a population of about 9,75,857; sits at 34.09°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in early July.
Common spellings
The Hindi word for weather, मौसम, is transliterated in many ways: mausam, mosam, mausham, musam, mosum, moshm, mausm. All refer to the same concept — the current weather conditions, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find for Srinagar on this page.
Nearby Cities in Jammu & Kashmir
Explore weather forecasts for other cities in Jammu & Kashmir. See the "More in Jammu & Kashmir" section above, or browse the full list on our states page.