Anchar Lake

Lake Urban lake in Srinagar, Kashmir

Anchar Lake lies on the outskirts of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir; local boatmen, birdwatchers and residents use the lake for short boat rides and informal recreation.

Anchar Lake
Anchar Lake, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
34.1469, 74.7893
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How to Get to Anchar Lake #

Anchar Lake is in the Soura area of Srinagar, accessible by local road from the city centre. Taxis, auto-rickshaws and local buses serve the general area; walking distances depend on your starting point.

Tips for Visiting Anchar Lake #

  • Visit at dawn for atmospheric mist over the lake and the best chance to see local waterbirds.
  • Check local conservation notices-parts of the lake have been subject to restoration projects and temporary closures.
  • Combine a walk around with a visit to Dal Lake and other Srinagar water bodies to compare the different urban-lake cultures of the valley.

Best Time to Visit Anchar Lake #

Best visited from March to October for milder conditions; local restoration efforts and seasonality affect access and views.

Spring-early autumn
March-October · 5-25°C
Milder weather and better conditions for visiting inner-city lakes; migratory birds may be present.
Winter
November-February · -2-10°C
Cold, possible ice or frosts-city lakes slow in activity but dramatic winter light on the mountains.

Weather & Climate near Anchar Lake #

Climate

Anchar Lake's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (736 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-3° – 7°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
0.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
0° – 10°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
0.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
4° – 15°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
9° – 21°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° – 25°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° – 29°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° – 30°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° – 29°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° – 28°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
7° – 23°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C. The driest month with just 29 mm and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
2° – 16°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
0.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
-2° – 10°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
0.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

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