October · India
Best time to visit Srinagar in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Srinagar in October
Average temperature 11°C, 39 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 51% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
8.5/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- Humidity
- 51%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Srinagar scores 8.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 11°C, 39 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Srinagar's Dal lake houseboats and Mughal gardens sit in Kashmir's mountain valley.
October ranks 5th of 12 for Srinagar — one of the best windows
October averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 daylight hours.
A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Srinagar (5th of 12); only September scores higher, at 9.6/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Srinagar in October?
- In October, Srinagar averages 11°C, 39 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Srinagar?
- October earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Srinagar in October?
- Expect about 39 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 51% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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