Budgam weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Budgam, Doodhpathri and Yusmarg, month-by-month temperatures and rain, winter snow on the meadows, and the best time for a day trip from Srinagar.
- ~1,610 m Budgam
- ~2,730 m Doodhpathri
- ~2,396 m Yusmarg
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Budgam district lies just south-west of Srinagar — Srinagar airport is in it — and climbs to the high meadows of Doodhpathri (about 2,730 m) and Yusmarg (about 2,396 m) on the Pir Panjal. Budgam town has almost the same weather as Srinagar: by India Meteorological Department averages for Srinagar (1991–2020), January is about 7 °C by day and −2 °C at night, July about 30 °C, and March is the wettest month. The meadows are 800–1,100 m higher, several degrees colder, and snowbound in winter — the roads to Doodhpathri and Yusmarg can close after heavy snow. April–June and September–October are the best months for both.
- ColdestJanuary — about 7° / −2 °C in Budgam town (Srinagar reference).
- WarmestJuly — about 30° / 18 °C.
- Meadows in winterDoodhpathri and Yusmarg snowbound, December–February.
- Best monthsApril–June, September–October.
- WettestMarch.
Budgam, Doodhpathri and Yusmarg weather today
Budgam town (about 1,610 m), Doodhpathri (about 2,730 m) and Yusmarg (about 2,396 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 —.
Budgam weather by month
Budgam town is about 10 km from Srinagar at almost the same height, so the table gives the India Meteorological Department’s 1991–2020 normals for Srinagar as the reference. Doodhpathri and Yusmarg are roughly 5–7 °C colder.
| Month | Avg high / low (Srinagar IMD) | Rain | Doodhpathri and Yusmarg |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1° / −1.9 °C | 64 mm | Snowbound |
| February | 10.5° / 0.7 °C | 85 mm | Deep snow |
| March | 15.5° / 4.3 °C | 105 mm | Snow melting; wettest |
| April | 20.6° / 7.9 °C | 92 mm | Meadows reopen; snow on peaks |
| May | 24.7° / 11.2 °C | 64 mm | Green and fresh |
| June | 28.5° / 15.0 °C | 46 mm | Peak season |
| July | 30.0° / 18.4 °C | 64 mm | Mild days up high |
| August | 29.7° / 17.8 °C | 65 mm | Mild; showers |
| September | 27.6° / 13.1 °C | 37 mm | Clear and crisp |
| October | 23.0° / 6.2 °C | 22 mm | Driest; autumn colours |
| November | 15.9° / 1.2 °C | 28 mm | Cold; first snow up high |
| December | 9.9° / −1.6 °C | 27 mm | Snow; roads may close |
Srinagar IMD normals (1991–2020) shown as a reference for Budgam. Full figures: Srinagar weather by month.
Doodhpathri and Yusmarg: when to go
Doodhpathri, about 42 km from Srinagar, is a wide meadow cut by the cold, fast Shaliganga stream — best from April to October, at its greenest in May–June. Yusmarg, about 47 km from Srinagar, has pine-edged meadows and the short walk to Nilnag lake.
Both are easy day trips from Srinagar in summer; in winter they are snowbound, and the last stretch of road can close after heavy snow. Carry a warm layer even in July — afternoons can turn cold and wet.
Nearby weather: Srinagar weather, Gulmarg weather and Baramulla weather.
Doodhpathri and Yusmarg in pictures
Doodhpathri’s meadows, Yusmarg and Nilnag lake — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Doodhpathri and Yusmarg
Depending on what you are going for.
Green meadows
The greenest and busiest time.
Snow on the peaks
Meadows reopening; snow above.
Clear skies
Dry, crisp, fewer visitors.
Summer day trips
Mild up high; showers in the afternoon.
Snow
Snowbound; roads may close.
Take care
Wettest month; slushy tracks.
Doodhpathri and Yusmarg trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: a warm layer and a rain jacket for the meadows in any month; full winter wear from November to March.
Start early from Srinagar — mornings are clearest, and afternoon showers are common in spring and summer.
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Budgam weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Budgam today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Budgam, Doodhpathri and Yusmarg (MET Norway data).
Does it snow in Doodhpathri?
Yes — the meadow is snowbound from about December to February, and the road can close after heavy snow.
What is the best time to visit Doodhpathri?
April to October; May–June are the greenest months and September–October the clearest.
How far are Doodhpathri and Yusmarg from Srinagar?
Doodhpathri is about 42 km and Yusmarg about 47 km from Srinagar.
Is Budgam colder than Srinagar?
Hardly — Budgam town is at almost the same height. The meadows of Doodhpathri and Yusmarg are much colder.
When does it rain most in Budgam?
March is the wettest month; October is the driest (Srinagar IMD averages).
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Srinagar normals 1991–2020 (reference)
- Wikipedia: Doodhpathri
Photo credits
Doodhpathri meadows below the snowy Pir Panjal, Budgam district — Photo: Ankur P from Pune, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Yusmarg — Photo: Suhail Skindar Sofi, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Doodhpathri in spring — Photo: Ankur P from Pune, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Snow peaks above Doodhpathri — Photo: Ankur P from Pune, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · The stream at Doodhpathri — Photo: Ankur P from Pune, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Eco-huts at Doodhpathri — Photo: Ankur P from Pune, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Nilnag lake near Yusmarg — Photo: Suhail Skindar Sofi, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Forests of Doodhpathri — Photo: R-yn, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Winter snow near Srinagar airport, Budgam — Photo: Apurv013, CC0
