Sonamarg Weather And Best Time To Visit Sonamarg
Planning A Trip To Sonamarg? Here's a snapshot of Sonamarg weather and the best time to visit Sonamarg
Being a hill station, Sonamarg experiences pleasant weather throughout the year making it apt for sightseeing. The weather can be characterized by a significant amount of rainfall, with rainfall even during the summer and winter months. Due to its cool and comfortable weather conditions, Sonamarg can be visited all year round, but the best time to visit is between the months of April to November. For more details on weather in Sonamarg read on.
Summer (April to June)
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The month of April marks the onset of summer in Sonamarg which continues till the month of June. The climate varies between pleasant conditions to moderately hot. The minimum temperature is usually 9-degree centigrade on an average and the maximum is around 34-degree centigrade.
Monsoon (July to October)
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The month of July marks the beginning of monsoon season in the hill station. There is heavy rainfall from July till the month of October. It's best to avoid visiting Sonamarg during this time of the year. Though those looking for solitude and good deals, the off-season is not such a bad idea.
Winter (November to March)
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In the months of November to March, Sonamarg experiences winter with the average temperature ranging between - 8-degree centigrade to 18-degree centigrade. The weather hits sub zero temperature resulting in heavy snowfall. The glaciers and the whole town is covered with snow making it a bit difficult to travel but at the same gives a picturesque feel. It is the ideal time for adventurous explorers to travel.
The best time of the year to visit Sonamarg is between the months of April to October. Most tourists throng the area during the months of July and August as devotees go on annual Amarnath pilgrimage. This results in heavy pilgrimage traffic.
