Anantnag weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Anantnag, Pahalgam and Kokernag, month-by-month temperatures and rain, winter snow and Chillai Kalan, and the best time to visit the district’s valleys and springs.
- ~1,600 m Anantnag
- 7.1° / −1.9 °C January
- 30° / 18.4 °C July
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Photo: KahkashaaN, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Anantnag (about 1,600 m) is the main town of south Kashmir, about 53 km from Srinagar and 39 km from Pahalgam — almost exactly Srinagar’s height, so its weather follows Srinagar’s closely. Using Srinagar’s IMD 1991–2020 averages, January is the coldest month (about 7 °C by day and −2 °C at night) and July the warmest (about 30 °C). March is the wettest month; October is the driest. Winter nights are below freezing from December to February, the hardest stretch being Chillai Kalan from 21 December. Pahalgam and Kokernag, higher up, are colder and snowier.
- ColdestJanuary — about 7° / −2 °C.
- WarmestJuly — about 30° / 18 °C.
- WettestMarch (~105 mm).
- DriestOctober (~22 mm).
- SnowDecember–February; much more at Pahalgam.
Anantnag, Pahalgam and Kokernag weather today
Anantnag (1,600 m), Pahalgam (2,200 m) and Kokernag (about 2,000 m) — current temperature and the next days’ high, low, rain and snow.
Forecast data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed about once a day — last update —.
Anantnag weather by month
The table uses the India Meteorological Department’s 1991–2020 normals for Srinagar (1,585 m), the nearest long-record station at almost the same height as Anantnag (about 1,600 m). Expect Anantnag’s days and nights to be within a degree or so of these figures.
| Month | Avg high / low (Srinagar IMD) | Rain / snow | What it is like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1° / −1.9 °C | 64 mm; some snow | Coldest; freezing nights, foggy mornings |
| February | 10.5° / 0.7 °C | 85 mm; snow and rain | Cold; late snow spells |
| March | 15.5° / 4.3 °C | 105 mm — wettest | Cool and showery |
| April | 20.6° / 7.9 °C | 92 mm | Pleasant; blossom season |
| May | 24.7° / 11.2 °C | 64 mm | Pleasant and green |
| June | 28.5° / 15.0 °C | 46 mm | Warm days, cool nights |
| July | 30.0° / 18.4 °C | 64 mm | Warmest month |
| August | 29.7° / 17.8 °C | 65 mm | Warm; occasional storms |
| September | 27.6° / 13.1 °C | 37 mm | Clear and pleasant |
| October | 23.0° / 6.2 °C | 22 mm — driest | Sunny; chinars turning red |
| November | 15.9° / 1.2 °C | 28 mm | Cold nights, sunny days |
| December | 9.9° / −1.6 °C | 27 mm | Freezing nights; Chillai Kalan from 21 December |
Srinagar IMD normals (1991–2020) used as the reference for Anantnag. Pahalgam’s own IMD normals: Pahalgam weather by month.
Pahalgam, Kokernag, Verinag and Martand: weather and timing
Pahalgam (2,200 m, 39 km away) is 3–5 °C colder than Anantnag and gets steady snow from December to February. The town, Betaab and Aru valleys are open; Baisaran meadow has stayed closed since April 2025. Full guide: Pahalgam weather (Hindi).
Kokernag and Verinag — spring-fed Mughal-era gardens — are at their best from April to October; Verinag is the traditional source of the Jhelum. The Martand Sun Temple ruins near Anantnag can be visited year-round on clear days.
In winter, roads into the side valleys can close for a day or two after snow; check the J&K Traffic Police advisory on the morning you travel. Distances: Srinagar to Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg.
Anantnag district in pictures
Kokernag, Verinag and the Pahalgam valley — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Anantnag and Pahalgam
Depending on what you are going for.
Gardens and springs
Kokernag and Verinag at their best.
Pahalgam meadows
Mild weather, riverside walks.
Autumn colour
Chinars red, dry sunny days.
Snow
Snow at Pahalgam and the side valleys.
Quiet, low cost
Cold nights, few visitors.
Take care
Amarnath Yatra traffic around Pahalgam.
Anantnag trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: thermals, a down jacket and waterproof boots from December to February; warm layers in March–April and October–November; light layers in summer with a jacket for evenings.
Nearby weather:Banihal and Qazigund (Jammu–Srinagar highway), Kishtwar and Sinthan Top, Kulgam and Aharbal, Shopian and Peer Ki Gali, Srinagar weather, Pahalgam weather, Gulmarg weather and Kashmir weather (Hindi).
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Anantnag weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Anantnag today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Anantnag, Pahalgam and Kokernag (MET Norway data).
Does it snow in Anantnag?
Yes, in most winters between December and February, though less than at Pahalgam, which is about 600 m higher.
What is the coldest month in Anantnag?
January — about 7 °C by day and −2 °C at night (Srinagar’s IMD averages).
How far is Pahalgam from Anantnag?
About 39 km. Anantnag is about 53 km from Srinagar.
When is Chillai Kalan?
The 40 coldest days of the Kashmir winter, from 21 December to about 30 January.
What is the best time to visit Anantnag district?
April to October for gardens and meadows; late December to February for snow at Pahalgam.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Srinagar climatological normals 1991–2020
- Wikipedia: Anantnag
Photo credits
Kokernag botanical garden — Photo: KahkashaaN, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Verinag garden — Photo: Amitraina, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Pahalgam valley — Photo: KennyOMG, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Verinag spring — Photo: Amitraina, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Betaab Valley in winter — Photo: Hums4r, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chinar at Kokernag — Photo: TheAutumnal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Lidder at Betaab Valley — Photo: Nandanupadhyay, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Spring at Verinag — Photo: Areeb Majeed, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Snow peaks above Pahalgam — Photo: Billjones94, CC BY-SA 4.0
