Dry and cool weather set to make Eid-ul-Adha pleasant across Kashmir

June 5, 2025 by News Desk

Eid prayers at Eid Gah Anantnag

With Eid-ul-Adha just days away, the weather gods appear to be smiling on Jammu Kashmir.

The Meteorological Department has forecasted calm and comfortable weather conditions across the region, raising hopes for a festive celebration under clear skies.

“There is no major weather activity expected during the three days of Eid,” said Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the Meteorological Department. “A brief spell of rain at a few isolated spots can’t be ruled out, but there is no forecast of widespread rainfall or any Western Disturbance.”

This means the Eid-ul-Adha prayers, animal sacrifices, and traditional family visits are likely to go uninterrupted by rain or extreme heat.

Temperatures, while gradually rising, are expected to remain well within a pleasant range.

Even as Kashmir received scattered light rain on Wednesday, daytime temperatures remained below normal in most parts of the region. Srinagar recorded a maximum of 23.5°C—over 3°C cooler than the seasonal average. Tourist hotspots like Gulmarg and Pahalgam were also significantly cooler, with Pahalgam registering a 7.8°C dip below normal.

In south Kashmir’s Qazigund, the mercury stood at 2.2°C below average, while Kupwara and Kokernag recorded anomalies of 4.5°C and 3.0°C, respectively.

The Jammu division, too, saw unusually cool weather. Banihal reported 20.7°C, a significant 7.1°C below normal. Jammu city itself was 5.4°C cooler than average, with similar trends observed in Katra, Bhaderwah, and Batote.

With no heatwave on the horizon and a forecast of dry skies, this year’s Eid-ul-Adha is shaping up to be one of the most weather-friendly festivals in recent memory—an added comfort for those preparing for outdoor prayers and gatherings.

As families across Jammu and Kashmir ready their homes, kitchens, and Eid dresses, the weather will not be a worry this time around.