SeasonMapSrinagar weather in December
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December in Srinagar: cold, rainy, with poor air quality — a gamble, with poor air.
#9 of 12 months in Srinagar · #1020 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 57/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Srinagar in December
Other months in Srinagar
Srinagar's forum calls June mild and pleasant, the start of Kashmir's summer with the valley in full bloom, daytime temperatures generally in the 20s°C. Regulars note evenings still call for light woolens, and that nearby hill stations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam run noticeably colder after sunset than Srinagar itself — occasional lingering snow is possible at higher elevations like Sonmarg even this late in the season.
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Srinagar climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 9°C / 48°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 118 mm / 4.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 48% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -4°C / 24°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 22.7 cm / 8.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 141 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Srinagar in December
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.
BusyWinter break in India, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Srinagar'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).
Fair weatherSrinagar's best weather comes in May, June and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Srinagar in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Chillai Kalan
21 Dec – 31 JanExtreme coldClosuresThe forty days the valley counts as the real winter: pipes freeze, parts of the Dal ice over, and heavy snow shuts the Jawahar tunnel and grounds flights for a day at a time. Houseboats run on kangris and hope. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Srinagar — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Srinagar in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Srinagar?
- December in Srinagar: cold, rainy, with poor air quality — a gamble, with poor air. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Srinagar on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
- What is the weather like in Srinagar in December?
- In December, Srinagar averages a daily high of 8.9°C and a low of -2.2°C, with about 118.3 mm of rain over roughly 8.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Srinagar in December?
- Srinagar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 141 in December.
- Does it snow in Srinagar in December?
- Srinagar sees roughly 22.7 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — December
Within 300 km: Leh's Ladakhi Losar around 1 Dec – 10 Jan, and Gulmarg's Ski season around 20 Dec – 10 Apr.