Does it snow in India?

India, one of the most intriguing, unique countries in the whole world. India is home to some of the most amazing places in the universe, with unique architecture and rich in history and culture.

Without a doubt, India has many, many things that make this country an interesting place to visit. However, there’s another very intriguing thing about India that nobody seems to be talking about, and that’s their climate. And today, we’re going to talk about it.

❄ Does it snow in India? 🇮🇳

⛅ Climate of India

India is one of the biggest countries in the world, and one of the biggest Asian countries, which makes it a bit difficult to define the type of climate it has and try to narrow it down to just one.

Due to its impressive size, India doesn’t have one, or two, not even three types of climates, but six major different climates that live together across this incredible country:

It is exactly this reason that makes it so difficult to explain what kind of climates does India have, since it has so many different climates and sub climates coexisting together at the same time.

When you think about India, you might think about an excruciating hot weather and over-crowded places, and that might be true in some aspects… But India’s weather is so changing, there’s even places where you can see some snow.

Let’s not forget, India also has many other sub-weathers across the region, not to mention their general weather is directly influenced by the Himalayas, and the very cold winds that come from the mountains. So no, India might not be as arid and incredible hot as you might think it is.

🌨 When does it snow in India?

I know, talking about snow in India might sound a little bit off, specially when you think about the incredible hot this country can get during summer time. However, snow in India is possible, and we will tell just how it is possible.

Like we just mentioned before, India has many different weathers and sub-climates all happening at the same time in the same country, however, they, much like most countries in the world, go through all four seasons.

This means that India follows the four climatological seasons, being winter, summer and monsoon season. And, much like in most countries in the world, they all happen during the common months.

As you might have already noticed, India does experience four seasons, however, they are quite different from what you might get used to. You see, this "monsoon rainy period" is almost like autumn, a moment during the year in which there’s a lot of wind and heavy raining.

Now, let’s talk about a very important season in India: winter time. As you already noticed, India does experience winter time, however it is quite different than you might have expected.

In the northern part of the country, winter time gets extremely cold, with heavy snow falls happening all the time, especially in the Himalayas. However, in the rest of the country, winter time isn’t as noticeable as you might think.

As a matter of fact, although the rest of the country doesn’t get any freezing temperatures or snow falls, the weather does get nicer and a bit more chilled. Not cold, but nice enough to enjoy the day outside.

Taking into consideration that winter time and snow season happen pretty much at the same time, you might be wondering, does it snow during Christmas time, then?

And the short answer is: yes, it does. However, this answer might change depending on where you’re staying or what part of India you are visiting, but don’t worry, we will talk about that right now.

🌨 Where does it snow in India?

Like we have mentioned before, it only really shows up in the northern side of the country, since the rest of India doesn’t get snow at all, not even during winter time.

To be a bit more specific, of course it snows in the Himalaya zone, being the most snowy place on India, but not the only one. Other places such as Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand.

These are some of the places that get snow in this beautiful country. However, the rest of the region really doesn’t experience snowfall since they are located in the tropical zone.

☃ How much does it snow in India?

Now, if you’re wondering just how much does it snow in India, it depends.  Precipitation in the snowy areas (both rain and snow falls) are quite recurrent during winter time.

You can get to experience very heavy precipitations, around 20 to 40 inches, depending directly on the zone of the country and on the season. Of course, it is during winter time and in the Himalaya region where you can experience some heavy snowfalls.

⛷ Skiing in India

Now that you know how much does it snow, where does it snow and when does it snow in India, it is time for you to know where you can ski in India and have the most fun in the snow!

Pahalgam

We already mentioned Jammu and Kashmir before, and now it is time for you to know this incredible skiing place is located in this region of India! It’s great, and an amazing place to skiing if you’re a beginner.

Solang Nala

If you’re up to visit an really calm yet fun ski resort, you have to visit Solang Nala. It’s an incredible resort in the Himachal Pradesh zone.

Auli

If you’re looking for a nice place to ski that’s easy to get to and offers various slopes for both experience and more beginners skiers, then this is the right place for you.