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Banihal
Chenab River
Chenab River
Jammu and Kashmir, India

Banihal

Banihal is a village in Jammu and Kashmir, India, 1,649 m above sea level. It has a population of about 3,900. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now9°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population3,900
Local time23:54
33.44° N, 75.20° EElevation 1,649 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
The year in Banihalweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec92October
October: high / low20° / 6°
Rain this month32mm
Best timeSep–Nov

Best: Sep–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Banihal at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

134 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

31 mm of rain

Weather in Banihal

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
9°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct20°10°
Fri23 Oct20°9°
Sat24 Oct18°7°
Sun25 Oct19°7°
Mon26 Oct20°8°
Tue27 Oct21°9°
Wed28 Oct21°9°
Thu29 Oct22°10°
Fri30 Oct20°11°
Sat31 Oct21°10°

When to go to Banihal

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score403445747773646782928051
High6°7°12°18°23°25°25°25°24°20°16°10°
Low-5°-3°1°5°9°13°16°16°12°6°1°-3°
Rain (mm)13213314685816013412471323162
Wet days79911101116158444

What's on in Banihal

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Banihal

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

AchhanCamp sites
15 km

Nature around Banihal

Nature in India

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Banihal

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Banihal

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Bhaderwah 16 km ↗2013 · 75 km
5.6Bhaderwah 15 km →1951 · 82 km
5.5Hattiān Bāla 16 km →2009 · 147 km
5.5Shangus 11 km ↘1967 · 24 km

Towns and villages around Banihal

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Banihal from above

Getting to Banihal

Srinagar International AirportSXR
73 km
Jammu AirportIXJ
90 km
Sialkot International AirportSKT
127 km
BanihalRailway station
1.7 km
KhariRailway station
7.5 km
Hiller ShahabadRailway station
15 km

Places near Banihal

Places with a climate like Banihal

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Banihal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Banihal.
What is the hottest month in Banihal?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Banihal?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Banihal?
July is the wettest month with about 134 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.