SeasonMapMurree weather in January
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January in Murree: cold, soaked, with poor air quality — a gamble, with 13 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Murree · #988 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 57/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Murree in January
Notes from nearby Gulmarg (93 km away)
Murree doesn't have its own notes for January yet — these are about Gulmarg, close enough to share the season.
Gulmarg's forum calls January through February peak season for genuine snow, the landscape under a thick blanket and skiers arriving from around the world. Regulars are candid the cold is genuinely harsh this time of year, and recommend centrally heated hotels over houseboats — book well ahead since rooms fill fast during peak snow season.
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Murree climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -6°C / 22°F | |
| Rainfall | 164 mm / 6.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 22°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 17.8 cm / 7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 128 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Murree in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyThe snow rush, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Murree's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherMurree's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
January coincides with The snow rush.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Murree in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
The snow rush
20 Dec – 10 Feb · usuallyExtreme coldCrowdedThe first heavy fall brings hundreds of thousands of cars up from Islamabad and Lahore in one weekend. That gridlock killed twenty-three people in their vehicles in January 2022, and the district now closes the road when the town fills. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Murree — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Murree?
Murree in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Murree?
- January in Murree: cold, soaked, with poor air quality — a gamble, with 13 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Murree on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
- What is the weather like in Murree in January?
- In January, Murree averages a daily high of 6°C and a low of -5.6°C, with about 164.2 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Murree in January?
- Murree has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 128 in January.
- Does it snow in Murree in January?
- Murree sees roughly 17.8 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — January
Within 300 km: Gulmarg's Ski season around 20 Dec – 10 Apr.