Bhaderwah weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Bhaderwah, Patnitop and Jammu, IMD monthly averages and records, winter snow, and the best time to visit Bhaderwah and its meadows.
- 11.6° / −0.4 °C January
- 30.4° / 17.9 °C July
- Feb wettest, 177 mm
- Live 3 places
Photo: Sumbria.vikramaditya, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Bhaderwah (about 1,613 m) is a hill town in Doda district of Jammu, often called “little Kashmir” for its valley and meadows. India Meteorological Department averages for 1991–2020 make January the coldest month (about 11.6 °C by day and −0.4 °C at night) and July the warmest (about 30.4 °C). Bhaderwah gets about 1,228 mm of rain and snow a year; February is the wettest month (about 177 mm), and the town usually sees snow in winter. Records range from −10.8 °C (January) to 39.4 °C (July). April–June and September–November are the most pleasant months.
- ColdestJanuary — 11.6° / −0.4 °C; record −10.8 °C.
- WarmestJuly — 30.4° / 17.9 °C.
- WettestFebruary (~177 mm); winter snow.
- DriestOctober (~29 mm).
- Best monthsApril–June, September–November.
Bhaderwah, Patnitop and Jammu weather today
Bhaderwah (1,613 m), Patnitop (2,024 m) and Jammu (327 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 —.
Bhaderwah weather by month (IMD 1991–2020)
Bhaderwah has its own India Meteorological Department station; the table shows its 1991–2020 normals, with record extremes from 1977 to 2020.
| Month | Avg high / low | Rain (rainy days) | Record high / low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.6° / −0.4 °C | 134 mm (7.0) | 21.8° / −10.8 °C |
| February | 13.4° / 1.2 °C | 177 mm (8.3) | 24.8° / −9.2 °C |
| March | 18.8° / 4.4 °C | 151 mm (8.4) | 29.7° / −6.5 °C |
| April | 23.4° / 7.9 °C | 117 mm (7.5) | 32.6° / −2.5 °C |
| May | 27.2° / 10.9 °C | 84 mm (7.3) | 38.4° / 0.2 °C |
| June | 29.9° / 14.6 °C | 83 mm (7.2) | 39.3° / 5.2 °C |
| July | 30.4° / 17.9 °C | 130 mm (9.3) | 39.4° / 7.0 °C |
| August | 29.3° / 17.4 °C | 136 mm (9.9) | 37.2° / 8.1 °C |
| September | 27.8° / 13.5 °C | 94 mm (5.0) | 35.1° / 2.5 °C |
| October | 24.4° / 7.6 °C | 29 mm (2.3) | 32.4° / −3.0 °C |
| November | 19.3° / 3.8 °C | 37 mm (2.6) | 28.7° / −2.5 °C |
| December | 14.6° / 0.9 °C | 55 mm (3.2) | 22.9° / −10.3 °C |
About 1,228 mm a year on 78 rainy days. Source: India Meteorological Department, as tabulated on Wikipedia.
Jai valley, Padri and the high meadows: when to go
Jai valley and the meadows around Padri are green from May to September and snow-covered in winter; the high road over Padri usually closes after the winter snows. Kailash Kund, a high-altitude lake above Bhaderwah, is reached only in summer.
From Jammu the road runs via Udhampur, Batote and Pul Doda (Udhampur–Batote about 55 km, Batote–Pul Doda about 50 km, Pul Doda–Bhaderwah about 30 km). Monsoon rain (July–August) can bring landslides on this route; check the traffic advisory before setting out.
Nearby weather pages: Kishtwar weather, Patnitop weather, Jammu weather and Vaishno Devi weather.
Bhaderwah in pictures
The valley, Jai meadows, Kailash Kund and winter snow — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Bhaderwah
Depending on what you are going for.
Green meadows
Jai valley and Padri in bloom.
Pleasant weather
Mild days, cool nights.
Snow
Snow in town most winters.
Clear skies
The driest months.
High lakes
Kailash Kund only in summer.
Take care
Monsoon landslides on the Jammu road.
Bhaderwah trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: a warm jacket and thermals from December to February; layers and a light jacket the rest of the year; rain gear in July–August and February–March.
Our Jammu and Kashmir trips
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Bhaderwah weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Bhaderwah today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Bhaderwah, Patnitop and Jammu (MET Norway data).
Does it snow in Bhaderwah?
Yes, usually in winter (December to February); the higher meadows and Padri get much more.
What is the coldest month in Bhaderwah?
January — IMD averages of 11.6 °C by day and −0.4 °C at night; the record low is −10.8 °C.
What is the wettest month in Bhaderwah?
February, with about 177 mm.
What is the best time to visit Bhaderwah?
April–June and September–November; December–February for snow.
Why is Bhaderwah called little Kashmir?
Because its valley, meadows and climate resemble the Kashmir Valley.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Bhaderwah normals 1991–2020 (via Wikipedia)
Photo credits
Bhaderwah valley — Photo: Sumbria.vikramaditya, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bhaderwah — Photo: KaranKapoor1314, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bhaderwah valley — Photo: Sumbria.vikramaditya, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Snow in Bhaderwah — Photo: Celebindiaworld, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bhaderwah in winter — Photo: Celebindiaworld, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mount Sonbain Ashapati — Photo: Sumbria.vikramaditya, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Jai valley — Photo: Sumbria.vikramaditya, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Jai valley meadows — Photo: Sumbria.vikramaditya, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kailash Kund — Photo: ShubamSR, CC BY-SA 4.0
