Anantnag District possesses all the typical characteristics of the climate of Kashmir Valley as a whole. In his introduction to the Rajtarangini Kulan or Kakhana Pundit says about the climate of Valley: 'It is a country where the son shines mildly, being the place created by Kashayapa as if for his glory. High school-houses, the saffron, iced water and grapes, which are rare even in heaven, are common here. Kailasa is the best  place in the three worlds, Himalaya the best part of Kailasa, and Kashmir the best place in Himalaya'.  

Sir Walter Lawrence writes in his book 'The Valley of Kashmir' that in latitude Kashmir corresponds with Peshawar, Baghdad and Damascus in Asia: with Fez in Morocco: and South Carolina in America, but it presents none of the characteristics of those countries. People have linked the climate of Kashmir to that of Switzerland until the end of may, and of Southern France in July and August. But is impossible to speak of Kashmir as possessing any one climate or group of characteristics. Every hundred feet of elevation brings some new phase of climate and of vegetation.

Generally the year has been divided into four seasons and every season has got its own charm and particular characteristics. One can visit the district during any season, but the best period to visit this place is from the month of May to September. Spring Season lasts from March to May. The weather remains pleasant and snows start smelting from the plains and mountains. Summer Season lasts from the month of June to August. Weather is a bit hot and temperature may go up to 35 o C. It  rains heavily during this period. Autumn Season lasts from the month of September November. Weather remains pleasant but nights get colder. This season has its own charm and the trees start shedding leaves. Chinars present a fascinating look during this season. Winter Season lasts from December to February. This season is very cold and temperature may get below the 0 o C. Snow falls during this period and whole valley presents a fascinating look. This season is ideal for winter games.   

Meteorological Department has established its weather monitoring stations at various places in the district. The main stations are at Kokernag, Qazigund and Pahalgam.  Data on rainfall is recorded through rain-gauge stations located at various places. The amount of rainfall received during the last 24 hours is recorded at 8:30 hours (IST) everyday. A day recording rainfall of at least 1/10 the of an inch is taken as a rainy day.