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Jammu and Kashmir, India

Kaniau

Kaniau is a locality in Jammu and Kashmir, India, 1,614 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now20°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population–
Local time10:16
32.68° N, 75.65° EElevation 1,614 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
The year in Kaniauweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec92October
October: high / low22° / 11°
Rain this month42mm
Best timeSep–Nov

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

Kaniau at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in June

Coolest month0°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

522 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

27 mm of rain

Weather in Kaniau

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 40%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct20°11°7.1 mm
Fri30 Oct21°11°8.7 mm
Sat31 Oct21°13°
Sun1 Nov21°14°
Mon2 Nov21°13°
Tue3 Nov22°13°
Wed4 Nov22°14°
Thu5 Nov22°13°
Fri6 Nov21°13°

When to go to Kaniau

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score485276777258606478929271
High11°13°18°23°27°28°26°25°24°22°18°14°
Low0°1°5°10°14°17°19°19°16°11°6°2°
Rain (mm)1331311327496192522498228422755
Wet days6891081219199334

What's on in Kaniau

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

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Kaniau

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kaniau

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Bhaderwah 16 km ↗2013 · 47 km
5.6Bhaderwah 15 km →1951 · 40 km
5.5Nagrota Bagwān 2 km ↑1986 · 91 km
5.5Shangus 11 km ↘1967 · 108 km

Towns and villages around Kaniau

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

Places near Kaniau

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kaniau?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kaniau.
What is the hottest month in Kaniau?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Kaniau?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kaniau?
July is the wettest month with about 522 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.