Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
October, September, May
January, February, July, August, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Gulmarg?
The best time to visit Gulmarg for hiking is October, September, May, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
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See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Gulmarg, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Gulmarg
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 42Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 0° | 65 |
February | 38Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 1° | 90 |
March | 39Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 6° | 85 |
April | 71Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 11° | 86 |
May | 86Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 15° | 56 |
June | 81Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 83 |
July | 68Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 134 |
August | 69Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 131 |
September | 88Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 64 |
October | 93Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 27 |
November | 59Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 7° | 22 |
December | 48Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 3° | 25 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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