Kishtwar weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Kishtwar, Sinthan Top and Bhaderwah, month-by-month temperatures and rain, winter snow, and when the high roads to Kashmir and Paddar are open.
- ~1,634 m Kishtwar
- ~3,700 m Sinthan Top
- Spring–autumn Sinthan road open
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Kishtwar (about 1,634 m) is the main town of the Chenab valley in eastern Jammu, about 212 km from Jammu and 210 km from Srinagar. Its climate is close to neighbouring Bhaderwah’s: by IMD averages for Bhaderwah (1991–2020), January is about 11.6 °C by day and −0.4 °C at night and July about 30 °C, with the most rain in February–March and July–August and snow in winter. Sinthan Top, the high pass on the Kishtwar–Anantnag road, is far colder and snowbound for much of the year; the road is usually open only from about late spring to autumn. April–June and September–October are the most pleasant months in Kishtwar.
- ColdestJanuary — about 11.6° / −0.4 °C (Bhaderwah reference).
- WarmestJuly — about 30° / 18 °C.
- WettestFebruary–March and July–August.
- Sinthan TopSnowbound in winter; road usually open late spring to autumn.
- Best monthsApril–June, September–October.
Kishtwar, Sinthan Top and Bhaderwah weather today
Kishtwar (1,634 m), Sinthan Top (about 3,700 m) and Bhaderwah (1,613 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 —.
Kishtwar weather by month
Kishtwar’s own long-term averages are not published on the open record. The table uses the India Meteorological Department’s 1991–2020 normals for Bhaderwah (1,613 m), the nearest station at almost the same height in the neighbouring Doda district. Expect Kishtwar to be within a degree or two of these figures.
| Month | Avg high / low (Bhaderwah IMD) | Rain | What it is like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.6° / −0.4 °C | 134 mm | Cold; snow some days |
| February | 13.4° / 1.2 °C | 177 mm | Wettest; snow and rain |
| March | 18.8° / 4.4 °C | 151 mm | Cool and showery |
| April | 23.4° / 7.9 °C | 117 mm | Pleasant |
| May | 27.2° / 10.9 °C | 84 mm | Warm days |
| June | 29.9° / 14.6 °C | 83 mm | Warm; high roads opening |
| July | 30.4° / 17.9 °C | 130 mm | Warmest; monsoon |
| August | 29.3° / 17.4 °C | 136 mm | Monsoon; landslides possible |
| September | 27.8° / 13.5 °C | 94 mm | Clearing |
| October | 24.4° / 7.6 °C | 29 mm | Driest, clear |
| November | 19.3° / 3.8 °C | 37 mm | Cool, dry |
| December | 14.6° / 0.9 °C | 55 mm | Cold; snow on the heights |
Bhaderwah IMD normals (1991–2020) used as the reference for Kishtwar. Full figures: Bhaderwah weather.
Sinthan Top, Paddar and Machail: when the roads are open
Sinthan Top (about 3,700 m) on the Kishtwar–Daksum–Kokernag road links the Chenab valley with south Kashmir. It is snowbound in winter and the road is usually open only from about late spring to autumn — check the J&K Traffic Police advisory before planning a crossing.
Paddar valley, with villages such as Gulabgarh and Machail, lies further up the Chenab towards the Himachal border. The Machail Mata yatra is held in summer; in winter the high villages are snowbound.
Monsoon rain (July–August) can bring landslides on the Chenab valley roads. Nearby weather: Anantnag weather, Bhaderwah weather and Patnitop weather.
Kishtwar district in pictures
Paddar, Machail, Sinthan Top and the Chowgan — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Kishtwar
Depending on what you are going for.
Pleasant weather
Mild days; high roads opening.
Sinthan Top
When the road is open; snowfields in early summer.
Paddar and Machail
Machail Mata yatra season.
Clear skies
The driest month.
Snow
Snow in town some days; heights snowbound.
Take care
Monsoon landslides.
Kishtwar trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: warm layers and a jacket from November to March, and for Sinthan Top in any month; light layers in summer with rain gear in July–August.
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Kishtwar weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Kishtwar today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Kishtwar, Sinthan Top and Bhaderwah (MET Norway data).
Does it snow in Kishtwar?
Yes, on some winter days in town, and heavily on the heights such as Sinthan Top and Paddar.
Is Sinthan Top open in winter?
No — it is snowbound in winter; the road is usually open only from about late spring to autumn.
What is the best time to visit Kishtwar?
April–June and September–October.
How far is Kishtwar from Jammu?
About 212 km; Srinagar is about 210 km away.
How cold is Kishtwar in January?
About 11–12 °C by day and around 0 °C at night (Bhaderwah’s IMD averages as a reference).
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Bhaderwah normals 1991–2020 (reference)
- Wikipedia: Kishtwar
Photo credits
Snowfields at Sinthan Top, Kishtwar district — Photo: Mike Prince from Bangalore, India, CC BY 2.0 · Chowgan ground, Kishtwar — Photo: Pradeep Parihar (website), CC BY-SA 4.0 · Machail village, Paddar — Photo: Yash raina, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gulabgarh — Photo: Saras, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gulabgarh, Paddar — Photo: Tseringdorjay4, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sinthan Top — Photo: Mike Prince from Bangalore, India, CC BY 2.0 · Snow slopes at Sinthan Top — Photo: Mike Prince from Bangalore, India, CC BY 2.0 · Road to Sinthan Top — Photo: Mike Prince from Bangalore, India, CC BY 2.0 · The Chowgan — Photo: AlKashmiri, CC BY-SA 4.0
