Shopian weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Shopian, Peer Ki Gali and Srinagar, month-by-month temperatures and rain, winter snow, and when the Mughal Road over the Pir Panjal is open.
- ~2,057 m Shopian
- ~3,490 m Peer Ki Gali
- Winter Mughal Road closed
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Shopian (about 2,057 m), the apple town of south Kashmir, is about 45 km from Srinagar and the Kashmir end of the Mughal Road, which crosses the Pir Panjal at Peer Ki Gali (about 3,490 m) to Poonch and Rajouri. Shopian is cooler than Srinagar and colder than nearby Qazigund — by Qazigund’s IMD averages (1991–2020), January is about 6.6 °C by day and −3.1 °C at night, and Shopian runs roughly 2–3 °C colder still, with regular winter snow. The Mughal Road is usually closed for several months each winter because of snow at Peer Ki Gali, and reopens in spring after snow clearance. May–June and September–October are the best months.
- ColdestJanuary — below freezing at night; regular snow.
- WarmestJuly — mild days in the mid-20s °C.
- Mughal RoadUsually closed in winter; reopens in spring.
- Peer Ki GaliSnow can linger into June.
- Best monthsMay–June, September–October.
Shopian, Peer Ki Gali and Srinagar weather today
Shopian (2,057 m), Peer Ki Gali on the Mughal Road (about 3,490 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 —.
Shopian weather by month
Shopian has no published long-term averages. The table gives the India Meteorological Department’s 1991–2020 normals for Qazigund (1,670 m) in south Kashmir as a reference — Shopian is about 400 m higher, so expect it to be roughly 2–3 °C colder, day and night.
| Month | Qazigund IMD avg high / low (reference) | Rain (rainy days) | What it is like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.6° / −3.1 °C | 151 mm (7.7) | Cold; snow spells |
| February | 9.7° / −0.4 °C | 167 mm (8.2) | Snow and rain |
| March | 14.8° / 3.0 °C | 174 mm (9.0) | Wettest; cool and showery |
| April | 20.0° / 6.5 °C | 117 mm (8.1) | Spring; orchards in blossom |
| May | 23.8° / 9.6 °C | 92 mm (7.5) | Pleasant |
| June | 27.0° / 13.5 °C | 80 mm (5.8) | Warm days |
| July | 28.0° / 16.8 °C | 106 mm (6.5) | Warmest |
| August | 27.7° / 16.0 °C | 101 mm (6.2) | Warm; showers |
| September | 26.1° / 11.2 °C | 66 mm (4.1) | Clear; apple harvest begins |
| October | 21.9° / 5.2 °C | 30 mm (2.4) | Driest; autumn colours |
| November | 15.7° / 1.0 °C | 48 mm (2.8) | Cold nights, frost |
| December | 10.0° / −1.8 °C | 70 mm (3.9) | Cold; first snow |
Qazigund IMD normals (1991–2020) shown as a reference, not Shopian records. Nearby: Kulgam and Aharbal weather.
The Mughal Road and Peer Ki Gali: when they are open
The Mughal Road links Shopian with Bufliaz in Poonch district over the Pir Panjal, passing Hirpora, Aliabad Sarai and Peer Ki Gali, its highest point at about 3,490 m. Heavy snow closes it for several months every winter; it usually reopens in spring once the snow is cleared, and even in summer weather at the top can change fast.
Check the J&K Traffic Police advisory before planning a crossing. In summer, Peer Ki Gali and the meadows of Hirpora and Dubjan are popular day trips from Shopian.
Nearby weather: Kulgam weather, Anantnag weather and Srinagar weather.
Shopian and the Mughal Road in pictures
Peer Ki Gali, Aliabad Sarai and Hirpora — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Shopian and Peer Ki Gali
Depending on what you are going for.
Mughal Road drive
When the road is usually open.
Snow walls
Right after reopening; check the advisory.
Apple season
Shopian’s orchards at harvest.
Meadows
Dubjan and Hirpora.
Snow
Shopian snowy; Mughal Road closed.
Take care
Wet and cold; slippery roads.
Shopian trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: a warm jacket for Peer Ki Gali in any month; full winter wear in Shopian from November to March; rain gear in spring.
Altitude: Peer Ki Gali is close to 3,500 m — go slowly, and turn back if the weather closes in.
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Shopian weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Shopian today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Shopian, Peer Ki Gali and Srinagar (MET Norway data).
Is the Mughal Road open in winter?
Usually not — snow at Peer Ki Gali closes it for several months each winter. Check the J&K Traffic Police advisory for the current status.
Does it snow in Shopian?
Yes, regularly from December to February.
How high is Peer Ki Gali?
About 3,490 m — the highest point on the Mughal Road.
How far is Shopian from Srinagar?
About 45 km.
What is the best time to visit Peer Ki Gali?
June to October, when the Mughal Road is usually open.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Qazigund normals 1991–2020 (reference, via Wikipedia)
- Wikipedia: Shopian
Photo credits
Snow peaks on the Mughal Road near Peer Ki Gali — Photo: 511KeV, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Aliabad Sarai on the Mughal Road — Photo: Wasim.Ali0007, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Mughal Road between walls of snow — Photo: 511KeV, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Snow at Peer Ki Gali — Photo: 511KeV, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Peer Ki Gali in summer — Photo: Garvbhargav, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary — Photo: Maxx786, CC BY 3.0 · The Rambiara river at Shopian — Photo: TheAutumnal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Mughal Road through Hirpora — Photo: Maxx786 at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · The Pir Panjal above Shopian — Photo: Tipofan, CC BY-SA 4.0
