Handwara experiences a cold winter with temperatures ranging from -11°C to 7°C, averaging around -2°C in January. As the season progresses into March and April, temperatures gradually rise, reaching as high as 21°C and 27°C respectively. Summer months of May and June bring soaring highs of up to 31°C and 34°C, while July and August remain relatively consistent around 32-34°C. Autumn brings a slight drop in temperature, with October averaging around 14°C, before the onset of winter once again. Winters are quite chilly, with temperatures dipping as low as -8°C in December, averaging just 1°C.