Jammu weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Jammu city, Katra and the Vaishno Devi Bhawan, IMD monthly averages, winter fog, monsoon rain and the nearest snow — one look before Kashmir or darshan.
- 38.3° / 26.1 °C June, hottest
- 18.1° / 7.3 °C January, coldest
- Jul–Aug ~410 mm rain
- Live 3 places
Photo: Vedant Sharma, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Jammu (about 327 m) sits where the plains meet the hills — summers are very hot and winters mild. India Meteorological Department averages for 1991–2020 make June the hottest month (about 38.3 °C by day, 26.1 °C at night) and January the coldest (about 18.1 °C by day, 7.3 °C at night). July and August bring the most rain, over 400 mm each. Jammu city does not get snow — the nearest is at Patnitop (~2,000 m) and, in some winters, at Bhairon Ghati above Vaishno Devi. October–November are the driest, most pleasant months.
- HottestMay–June — 37–38 °C average highs, heatwave days above 44 °C.
- ColdestJanuary — ~18 °C by day, ~7 °C at night; morning fog.
- WettestJuly–August, ~400–415 mm a month.
- Most pleasantOctober–November and February–March.
- SnowNot in the city; Patnitop (~112 km) and Bhairon Ghati in winter.
Jammu, Katra and Vaishno Devi Bhawan weather today
Three places, three heights: Jammu city (327 m), Katra (875 m) and the Bhawan (~1,585 m). The Bhawan is usually 5–7 °C colder than Katra.
Forecast data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed about once a day — last update —.
Jammu weather by month
Temperatures and rainfall are India Meteorological Department normals for Jammu, 1991–2020. Katra runs about 3–4 °C cooler and the Bhawan cooler still.
| Month | Average high / low | Rain (rainy days) | What it feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.1° / 7.3 °C | 68 mm (3.5) | Cold mornings, fog; sunny days |
| February | 21.5° / 10.2 °C | 75 mm (4.3) | Pleasant, occasional showers |
| March | 26.6° / 14.5 °C | 64 mm (4.3) | Pleasant, warming up |
| April | 32.7° / 19.7 °C | 41 mm (2.8) | Hot days |
| May | 37.6° / 24.3 °C | 23 mm (2.4) | Very hot, heatwaves possible |
| June | 38.3° / 26.1 °C | 110 mm (6.0) | Hottest; pre-monsoon storms late in the month |
| July | 34.3° / 25.5 °C | 417 mm (13.2) | Heavy rain, humid |
| August | 33.1° / 24.9 °C | 403 mm (12.3) | Heavy rain, humid |
| September | 32.8° / 23.2 °C | 145 mm (6.0) | Rain easing |
| October | 31.1° / 18.4 °C | 24 mm (1.6) | Clear and dry |
| November | 26.4° / 13.0 °C | 12 mm (0.9) | Driest, very pleasant |
| December | 21.1° / 8.7 °C | 22 mm (1.5) | Cold nights, morning fog |
About 1,400 mm of rain a year on 59 rainy days. Jammu’s IMD records are 47.4 °C (May) and 0.5 °C (January).
Heat, monsoon and fog: what to expect in Jammu
Summer (April–June): Jammu is as hot as the northern plains. Most travellers only change trains or flights here and head straight to Katra or Srinagar, where it is much cooler.
Monsoon (July–September): July and August each bring over 400 mm of rain. Landslides between Ramban and Banihal often close the Jammu–Srinagar highway (NH-44), so the Katra–Srinagar train or a flight is more reliable in these months.
Winter (December–February): sunny, comfortable days but cold mornings and evenings, with dense fog on many days. Early trains and flights can run late, so leave slack in onward plans.
Best time: October–November and February–March — neither hot nor wet. These are also the most comfortable months for the Vaishno Devi climb: Vaishno Devi weather.
Does it snow in Jammu? The nearest snow
Jammu city does not get snow — even January nights average around 7 °C. For snow you need to go higher:
Patnitop (~2,000 m): about 112 km from Jammu. Snow usually lies from late December to February; Nathatop and Sanasar are close by — Patnitop weather.
Vaishno Devi — Bhairon Ghati: light snow falls in some winters above the Bhawan. See Vaishno Devi in December.
Kashmir: for sure snow, go to Gulmarg, Sonamarg or Pahalgam — Kashmir weather by month and Gulmarg snowfall.
Jammu in pictures
Bahu Fort, the Tawi and the city — real photos, each credited to its photographer.
Best time for Jammu, Katra and Kashmir
Choose by the purpose of your trip.
Vaishno Devi darshan
Cool, dry weather for the climb; Navratri brings crowds.
With Kashmir
Srinagar and Pahalgam are pleasant even when Jammu is hot.
Snow
Patnitop from Jammu, or on to Gulmarg–Sonamarg.
Fewer crowds
Dry weather; easy hotel bookings in Katra.
Careful
Heavy rain; landslides on the Jammu–Srinagar highway — take the train or fly.
Beat the heat
38 °C+ in Jammu; travel by day, sightsee in the evening.
Jammu travel tips by weather
What to pack: light cotton clothes, a hat and water from April to September, and an umbrella in the rains. From December to February a sweater is enough in Jammu, but carry a jacket, cap and gloves for the Bhawan and Patnitop.
Jammu to Katra: about 48 km, 1–1.5 hours — Jammu to Katra taxi, sedan from ₹2,499 one-way.
Jammu to Srinagar: about 250 km by road, 6–8 hours — Jammu to Srinagar taxi, sedan from ₹6,399; or the Vande Bharat train from Katra.
Our trips starting in Jammu
Pick-up in Jammu or Katra — hotels, meals and a private car in one quote.
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Tell us your dates, where you are starting from and how many of you are travelling. We plan around the weather and the roads — a stay in Katra, darshan, and the train or a car to Srinagar — and send a written quote with hotels and a private car. Suzu Travels is a travel agent registered with HP Tourism, based in Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh), planning trips across North India.
Jammu weather: questions
What is the weather in Jammu today?
The live forecast at the top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days for Jammu, Katra and the Vaishno Devi Bhawan, using MET Norway data.
Which is the hottest month in Jammu?
June — IMD 1991–2020 averages are about 38.3 °C by day and 26.1 °C at night. May is nearly as hot; the record is 47.4 °C.
Does it snow in Jammu?
No, Jammu city does not get snow — January nights average about 7 °C. The nearest snow is at Patnitop (~112 km) and, in some winters, at Bhairon Ghati above Vaishno Devi.
How cold is Jammu in December and January?
About 18–21 °C by day and 7–9 °C at night. Dense morning fog is common and can delay early trains and flights.
When does it rain in Jammu?
Mostly in July and August — over 400 mm each month. Jammu gets about 1,400 mm a year; October and November are the driest months.
What is the best time to visit Jammu?
October–November and February–March, when it is neither hot nor wet. These are also the best months for the Vaishno Devi climb.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Jammu climatological normals 1991–2020 (via Wikipedia: Jammu, climate)
- Suzu Travels: Katra to Srinagar train
Photo credits
Bahu Fort above the Tawi, Jammu — Photo: Vedant Sharma, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Tawi river bank — in the monsoon these stones are under water — Photo: Bluesir9, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The lake at Bagh-e-Bahu with Bahu Fort behind — Photo: Tejan gupta, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Tawi valley and the city from the fort — Photo: Tejan gupta, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The old walls of Bahu Fort — Photo: Ashish3724, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Vaishno Devi Bhawan on the Trikuta mountain, about 700 m above Katra — Photo: Rajneesh kumar Thakur, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Raghunath temples, Jammu — an old lantern-slide photograph — Photo: Unknown author, Public domain · The Tawi bridge, Jammu — Photo: Vijaybouthyal03, CC BY 4.0 · Terraced gardens of Bagh-e-Bahu — Photo: Tejan gupta, CC BY-SA 4.0
