Quick answer
The best time to visit Gulmarg is Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Sep. Month by month below: approximate temperatures, crowd levels and what each month is like, so you can pick by snow, flowers, calm or value.
Month by month
MonthTemp (approx.)CrowdsWhat it's like
January−8° to 2°CMedium–highDeep snow; peak ski season
February−7° to 3°CMediumDeepest snow; best skiing
March−4° to 6°CLow–mediumSnow higher up; spring skiing
April0° to 11°CMediumSnow retreats; meadows emerge below
May4° to 16°CHighGreen meadows; long Gondola queues
June8° to 20°CHighFlowers on the meadow; busy
July12° to 22°CMediumGreen, showery afternoons
August11° to 21°CMediumGreen, some rain
September7° to 19°CMediumClear, crisp; great views
October1° to 15°CLow–mediumCold nights, clear days, golden forest
November−3° to 9°CLowPossible first snow late month
December−6° to 4°CHigh late monthSnow season begins; New Year demand
Our pick
For most travellers: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Sep. For snow, choose December–February where relevant; for calm and value, the shoulder months.
FAQ
In the shoulder and off months; see the table.
Depends on taste: spring flowers, autumn colour or winter snow.
Yes; our quotes show off, shoulder and peak bands.
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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 29 Sep 2026 · How we check
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