Baramulla weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Baramulla, Gulmarg and Srinagar, month-by-month temperatures and rain, winter snow and Chillai Kalan, and what the weather means for Gulmarg trips.
- ~1,590 m Baramulla
- 7.1° / −1.9 °C January
- 30° / 18.4 °C July
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Photo: Slyronit, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Baramulla (about 1,590 m) is the main town of north Kashmir on the Jhelum, at almost the same height as Srinagar, 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 and October the driest. Winter nights are below freezing from December to February, hardest during Chillai Kalan from 21 December. Gulmarg, in Baramulla district at about 2,650 m, is far colder and the snowiest resort in Kashmir.
- ColdestJanuary — about 7° / −2 °C.
- WarmestJuly — about 30° / 18 °C.
- WettestMarch (~105 mm).
- SnowDecember–February; far more at Gulmarg.
- Gulmarg ruleAfter snow only 4×4s or cars with chains on the Tangmarg–Gulmarg road.
Baramulla, Gulmarg and Srinagar weather today
Baramulla (1,590 m), Gulmarg (2,650 m) and Srinagar (1,585 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 —.
Baramulla 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 Baramulla. Expect Baramulla’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, fog |
| 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 |
| 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 Baramulla. Gulmarg’s own IMD normals: Gulmarg weather by month.
What Baramulla's weather means for Gulmarg
Gulmarg sits in Baramulla district at about 2,650 m — IMD averages there are about 0.7 °C by day and −7.7 °C at night in January, and February–March bring the most snow. Snow usually covers the meadow from late December to March; this season the upper slopes had their first snow on 13–15 October 2026.
After snowfall the SDM Gulmarg advisory allows only 4×4s or cars with anti-skid chains on the Tangmarg–Gulmarg road; chains are fitted at Tangmarg. Gondola phase 2 often stops for high wind or heavy snow — keep a spare half-day. Full guide: Gulmarg weather (Hindi).
On the way, the Baba Reshi shrine near Tangmarg is a short detour. Check the J&K Traffic Police advisory on the morning you travel.
Baramulla district in pictures
Baramulla, the Jhelum towards Uri, and Gulmarg in summer and winter — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Baramulla district and Gulmarg
Depending on what you are going for.
Gulmarg snow
Deep snow, skiing and the gondola.
Green meadows
Flowers, golf, gondola.
Autumn
Dry sunny days, chinars red.
Families
Mildest weather.
Quiet, low cost
Cold nights, few visitors, first snow up high.
Take care
Chains or 4×4 rule on the Gulmarg road.
Baramulla trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: thermals, a down jacket and waterproof boots from December to February (much more for Gulmarg); warm layers in March–April and October–November; light layers in summer.
Nearby weather:Srinagar weather, Gulmarg weather, Anantnag weather and Kashmir weather (Hindi).
Our Kashmir trips
Hotels, breakfast and dinner, and a private car from Srinagar.
Planning Gulmarg or Kashmir?
Tell us your dates and how many of you are travelling. We put Gulmarg on the clearest day of your trip, arrange chains or a 4×4 when the advisory requires it, and send a written quote with hotels, meals and a private car. Suzu Travels is a travel agent registered with HP Tourism, based in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, and plans trips across north India.
Baramulla weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Baramulla today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Baramulla, Gulmarg and Srinagar (MET Norway data).
Does it snow in Baramulla?
Yes, in most winters between December and February; Gulmarg, in the same district, gets far more.
What is the coldest month in Baramulla?
January — about 7 °C by day and −2 °C at night (Srinagar’s IMD averages).
Is Gulmarg in Baramulla district?
Yes. Gulmarg (about 2,650 m) is in Baramulla district, reached via Tangmarg.
When is Chillai Kalan?
The 40 coldest days of the Kashmir winter, from 21 December to about 30 January.
What is the road rule for Gulmarg after snow?
Only 4×4s or vehicles with anti-skid chains may use the Tangmarg–Gulmarg road after snowfall.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Srinagar and Gulmarg climatological normals 1991–2020
- Suzu Travels: Gulmarg weather by month
Photo credits
Kongdoori, Gulmarg (Baramulla district), in winter — Photo: Slyronit, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Baramulla — Photo: Naina Sandhir, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Baba Reshi shrine — Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh, CC BY 4.0 · Towards Uri — Photo: Naina Sandhir, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gulmarg meadows in summer — Photo: Mr. Debapriya Hore, CC0 · The Jhelum at Uri — Photo: Sarkaaaar, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gulmarg in December — Photo: Mutahir Showkat, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gulmarg meadow under snow — Photo: Slyronit, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Snow on an old Gulmarg hotel — Photo: Mohamad Talib Bhat, CC BY-SA 3.0
