Weather in Jammu: Night Update and April Outlook

Introduction: Why the weather in Jammu matters

Weather in Jammu affects daily life, agriculture and travel across the city and adjoining plains of Jammu and Kashmir. With changing night temperatures and intermittent pre-monsoon showers in early April, residents and visitors watch short-term updates and the monthly outlook to plan activities and crops.

Current conditions (early 4 April 2026)

As of local time 2026-04-04 02:02, official observations show Jammu at 17.3°C. The last update at 02:00 recorded a condition described as “Patchy rain nearby,” with light precipitation measured at 0.06 mm. Skies are largely cloudy (approximately 78%), and relative humidity is 72%—typical for a cool, moist night.

Wind is from the NNE at about 4.7 mph (7.6 kph) with gusts up to 9.9 mph (15.9 kph). Barometric pressure stands near 1011 mb and visibility is about 10 km. Feels-like, wind chill and heat index values all align with the measured 17.3°C.

Comparison with recent daily report

India Today’s bulletin for Friday, April 3, 2026, indicated a daily minimum near 18°C and a maximum close to 28°C for Jammu. The current early-morning temperature of 17.3°C is marginally below that reported minimum, consistent with overnight cooling and isolated light rain.

April outlook and climatology

Climatological data for April 2026 show that the warmest average day is around 29.0°C, with peak highs reaching about 34.1°C on the hottest days. The coolest observed day in early April dropped to roughly 12.2°C (noted on April 1). These figures suggest a transition month: nights remain relatively mild while daytime temperatures trend upward toward the low to mid-30s later in the month.

Conclusion: What readers should expect

In the short term, residents should expect mild, humid nights with a chance of patchy rain and light winds. Through April, temperatures are likely to rise, bringing warmer days—sometimes into the low 30s—while occasional overnight cool spells remain possible. Monitoring local forecasts will be important for planning outdoor activities, travel and agricultural tasks.