Jammu and Kashmir weather in March
March is one of the least pleasant months in Jammu and Kashmir: highs of 9°C (49°F) and about 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average -2°C (29°F) and cloud cover 80% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 4th coolest. Compared with February, it is warmer and about as wet; April brings highs of 15°C (59°F) and 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Srinagar, the largest city in Jammu and Kashmir. See below for other places.
Is March a good time to visit Jammu and Kashmir?
least pleasant month Weather score 35/100.
March is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Jammu and Kashmir. For better conditions, consider May–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Jammu and Kashmir in March?
Some rain is normal: about 104 mm (4.1 in) falls in an average March. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Jammu and Kashmir in March?
Days average 9°C (49°F) and nights -2°C (29°F).
Jammu and Kashmir weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C (37°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 67 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| February | 4°C (40°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 94 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| March | 9°C (49°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 104 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| April | 15°C (59°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 98 mm | 77% | fair |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 58 mm | 71% | best |
| June | 24°C (75°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 58 mm | 64% | best |
| July | 25°C (77°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 78 mm | 66% | best |
| August | 24°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm | 65% | best |
| September | 21°C (70°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 42 mm | 55% | best |
| October | 17°C (62°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 23 mm | 53% | best |
| November | 11°C (51°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 36 mm | 65% | fair |
| December | 6°C (43°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 32 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Jammu and Kashmir in March
Weather can differ a lot within Jammu and Kashmir: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Srinagar | 9°C (49°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 104 mm | least pleasant |
| Jammu | 27°C (81°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 63 mm | best |
| Anantnag | 12°C (53°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 97 mm | least pleasant |
| Soyībug | 9°C (49°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 104 mm | least pleasant |
| Udhampur | 21°C (71°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 83 mm | fair |
| Bāramūla | 13°C (55°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 100 mm | least pleasant |
| Sopur | 9°C (48°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 107 mm | least pleasant |
| Kathua | 23°C (73°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 69 mm | best |
| Bandipura | 9°C (48°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 107 mm | least pleasant |
| Rajaori | 17°C (62°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 89 mm | fair |
| Jammu Cantonment | 27°C (81°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 63 mm | best |
| Ganderbal | 9°C (49°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 104 mm | least pleasant |