Manali Holiday Weather Overview
Once just a cold, rocky grazing area for flocks of herdsmen, Manali today draws hundreds of trekkers each year, who come to chill out and stock up on supplies before heading into the Himalayas.
This high-altitude hill station at roughly 2,000m in the Himalayas is a significant trekking centre, but also a place for those who want to enjoy the Tibetan culture that infuses the area. This culture is best seen at Manali's Tibetan Buddhist monastery and temples.
The nearby Rohtang Pass, at nearly 4,000 metres high, is a great and scenic attraction, while the Rahala Waterfalls, on the way to Rohtang, offer stunning scenery. The Hidimba Temple is an important cave shrine and attracts many pilgrims, but more popular among tourists are the Vashist hot springs.
Increasing numbers are drawn by Manali's adventure sports like skiing, mountaineering, rafting, paragliding and unique to Manali, yak skiing.
When is the best month to visit Manali?
Avid winter-sports fans will aim for winter. The best overall time for most travellers is during the summer. In March, the spring barrage of plant and animal life is stunning. Monsoon season, though wet and potentially a travel nuisance, can provide the most stunning, verdant local scenery.
Climate in Manali
The weather in Manali ranges from cool to cold, making it ideal for escaping the summer heat of India or for enjoying activities in the snow of winter. In winter (October to February), average temperatures of Manali weather range -7°C to 10°C. In the summer (March to June), temperatures average 14°C to 20°C.
Many Indians flock to Manali in the summer as the hottest Manali weather gets is about 26°C, making it ideal for enjoying stunning local scenery. The winters can get intolerably cold. Some regional attractions, like the snow point at Rohtang, get closed by heavy snowfall. Manali, and India, enjoys a third season. During monsoon season (late June to September), weather in Manali enjoys life-giving rain that can interrupt regional travel.
Manali, an important hill station in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, India, experiences a subtropical climate. Usually it goes through three major seasons, a fairly warm summer, a rainy season and a chilly winter.
Summer in Manali
Manali remains fairly hot and humid with the average high temperature of 25°C during the summer months, from late March till June. The last month of the season, that is June, is considered as the hottest month of the year when Manali gets around 30°C. Rainfall is common throughout the year in Manali. Summer gets more than 250mm of precipitation.
Rainy season in Manali
During July till October Manali gets abundant of rainfall. August with more than 220 of rainfall is considered as the wettest month of the year. The average high temperature of the season stays around 20°C while the low fluctuates between 8°C and 13°C.
Winter in Manali
Manali remains extremely cold in the winter months. Temperature often drops to -2°C during the season, from November till March. Besides, a moderate level of rainfall may force you to change your plans to visit outdoors. However, the average high increases as the season progresses, as February, the last month of the season, gets more than 12°C of average high temperature.
What to pack and wear in Manali?
Even in summer, Manali can get chilly, so bring something for occasional cool summer nights. Otherwise, light cotton clothing is the order of the day. In monsoon season, be prepared for heavy rain and winds. Anyone arriving in the winter will need to prepare for freezing temperatures and potentially heavy snowfall. Bring sturdy footwear.
Best months to visit Manali?
November and April are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Manali. The weather averages gathered from Manali weather forecast and Manali weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 24°c and average of 326.2143 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Manali?
January and December are the coldest months with temperature at around 7°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Manali?
July and August receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 302.72mm.
Travelling to Manali? Check out our Weather averages of Manali to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Manali section.