Jammu
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travel to Jammu is discouraged; a mandatory self‑declaration form and health screening are required, and parts of the region are to be avoided.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Jammu month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Jammu are typically February, March and November, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 37°C), January the coldest (average low 6°C), and July the wettest (about 286 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.6 | 5.9 | 88 | 7.8 |
| February | 20.5 | 7.8 | 73 | 9.0 |
| March | 25.4 | 11.9 | 83 | 9.7 |
| April | 31.7 | 16.9 | 44 | 10.8 |
| May | 36.0 | 21.3 | 29 | 11.5 |
| June | 37.2 | 24.9 | 77 | 11.7 |
| July | 33.1 | 25.2 | 286 | 10.1 |
| August | 31.8 | 24.6 | 268 | 9.9 |
| September | 31.7 | 23.0 | 83 | 11.0 |
| October | 29.4 | 17.0 | 28 | 10.3 |
| November | 23.5 | 11.6 | 32 | 9.0 |
| December | 18.7 | 7.0 | 24 | 8.8 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1370
1370–1406), who invaded Delhi in 1398 and returned to Samarkand via Jammu.
- Documented history · 1423
Between 1423 and 1442, Jammu came under control of Jasrat (r.
- Documented history · 1405
1405–1442) who conquered it after killing his arch-enemy Bhim Dev in 1423.
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01 · OverviewJammu, in brief
Jammu is a city in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir located within the Jammu division. It functions as the winter capital of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
What is the geographical setting of Jammu?
Positioned on the banks of the river Tawi at coordinates 32.73528°N and 74.86167°E, the urban area spans an extent of 240 square kilometres (93 square miles). The municipality rests surrounded by the Himalayas in the north and the northern plains in the south.
How large is the population and what languages are spoken?
As the second-most populous city of the union territory, Jammu records a population of 576,198 residents. The population engages in commerce and daily life using multiple languages recognized across India, including en-IN, hi, bn, te, mr, ta, ur, gu, kn, ml, or, pa, as, bh, sat, ks, ne, sd, kok, doi, mni, sit, sa, fr, lus, and inc. Financial transactions throughout the municipality operate using the Indian rupee, designated by the currency code INR.
What defines the economic and historical background of the city?
Historically designated as the "City of Temples" due to its ancient Hindu shrines, the locality traces its origins through centuries of regional governance, from the 9th-century rule attributed to Raja Jambulochan through Mughal suzerainty and the Dogra dynasty. Economic prosperity historically expanded when rulers like Raja Ranjit Dev promoted religious freedom and security, drawing craftsmen and traders to settle in the area. Today, the economy functions within the administrative framework of the union territory in India, operating under the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jammu
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01 · Q&AWhere is Jammu located and what are its coordinates?
Jammu is situated in India at geographic coordinates 32.7353, 74.8617, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Jammu?
Jammu has a recorded population of approximately 576,198 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Jammu?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Jammu include EN-IN, Hindi, Bengali, TE, MR, TA, Urdu, GU, KN, ML, OR, PA, AS, BH, SAT, KS, NE, SD, KOK, DOI, MNI, SIT, SA, French, LUS, INC, with INR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Jammu?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Jammu, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.