Pahalgam Weather And Best Time To Visit Pahalgam

Being one of the most visited hill tops of North India, Pahalgam offers tourists a good number of opportunities for activities and experiences. Pahalgam, where a number of Bollywood scenes have been shot, is also the best health resort in the country. Come here to recuperate from the hazards of the city and fill your lungs with clean refreshing air.

Pahalgam witnesses three major seasons: summers, monsoons, and winters. To the delight of travelers, this hill station is accessible round the year with good weather. Pahalgam though, is best visited in summers.

Summers in Pahalgam are mildly cool. March can be cold whereas April announces the outbreak of summer. This season is claimed as the most favourable time for visiting Pahalgam as the weather is pleasant and suited for exploring the outdoors. The temperature fluctuates from 11 to 25 degrees C. You can also go for the Amarnath Yatra during this season. 

Pahalgam encounters a three-month Monsoon, from July to September; although, the valley receives scanty rainfall. The sky mostly remains clear and it sometimes gets humid during the day. The temperatures hover around 18 to 34 degree Celsius, making this a great time to pursue adventure adventures sports.

The chills in Pahalgam break out in the month of October when the temperature takes a dive. Cold winds blow during this time. Expect the temperature to go down to a sub-zero level. The highest you can expect is 12 degrees C. The mountain ranges, covered entirely by snow, make for spectacularly memorable sights. For the lovers of snow, this time is the best to calm their body and mind, to enjoy the warmth of the Kashmiri culture and to click stunning pictures!