Srinagar Weather Today, May 23: Patchy Rain Expected, Temperatures To Stay Mild; Sunny Days Ahead From May 26
Srinagar weather on May 23 brings patchy rain and overcast skies with temperatures around 14 degrees Celsius. Check the full forecast for the week ahead including when sunny days return
Srinagar is waking up to overcast skies and patchy rain on Saturday, May 23, with temperatures expected to remain on the cooler side through the day. The valley has been seeing wet conditions over the past 24 hours, and today is likely to bring more of the same before conditions gradually improve over the coming week.
Today's Weather at a Glance
Saturday, May 23 is forecast to see a temperature of around 14 degrees Celsius with humidity levels at 70 percent and patchy rain nearby. Winds across the city are expected to remain light and variable, keeping conditions relatively calm despite the cloud cover.
Srinagar Weather Today
Srinagar recorded rainfall of 1.27 mm in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday evening, with the city experiencing rain conditions on Friday, May 22 as well.
What to Expect Over the Next Few Days
The wet spell is likely to taper off gradually. Sunday, May 24 is forecast to see temperatures rise slightly to around 16 degrees Celsius with humidity dropping to 59 percent, with patchy rain still possible. By Monday, May 25, temperatures are expected to climb further to 19 degrees Celsius with humidity easing to 43 percent.
The outlook improves significantly from mid-week onward. Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27 are forecast to be sunny, with temperatures of 20 and 21 degrees Celsius respectively and humidity levels falling to the low 30s - a welcome change for residents and tourists after a wet few days.
Rain Returns Toward Month-End
The sunny stretch is expected to last through Friday, May 29, after which conditions are likely to deteriorate again - with moderate to heavy rain showers forecast for Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, both at around 17-18 degrees Celsius with humidity back up to 51 percent.
Context: May Weather in Srinagar
May is traditionally a transitional month for Kashmir - warm and pleasant on clear days, but prone to spells of rain as the pre-monsoon season sets in. Temperatures in Srinagar in May typically range from a low of 10 degrees Celsius to a high of 23 degrees Celsius, with around 3 to 8 rainy days expected through the month.
For tourists planning visits to Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens, or nearby hill stations, the next clear window appears to be Tuesday onwards - with several days of sunshine forecast before the next rain cycle moves in.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 23, 2026 07:48 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
