Monsoon rains occur in most regions in summer between June and September. Shimla is higher and therefore colder in v inter and places like Pahalgam. The road to Leh is open from June to October. Lightweight to medium weights from March to October. Warmer wear for winter.
Weather can change rapidly in mountains and it is therefore important to be suitably equipped.
Extreme climate, warm inland from April to mid-June falling to almost freezing at night in winter, between November and February. Summers hot with monsoons between June and September. Waterproofing essential during monsoons. Temperatures fall at night during winter. Lightweights most of the year with warmer clothes during evenings particularly in winter.