Manāli Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in Manāli, Himachal Pradesh, India, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 14°C (57°F) in August to -7°C (19°F) in January.
The city receives considerable rain/snowfall, with around 2023 mm (80 in) annually. February is the wettest month. It has a distinct rainy season from January to March.
Monthly Temperature in Manāli
In Manāli, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 14°C (57°F) in August to a very cold -7°C (19°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 6°C (43°F) in August to around -19°C (-2°F) during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Manāli
Manāli experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 2023 mm (80 in) of precipitation annually. The climate in Manāli shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy snowfall in February, the wettest month, with an average of 277 mm (11 in) of precipitation over 5 snowy days.
In contrast, the driest month October offers drier and sunnier days, with around 58 mm (2.3 in) of snow/rainfall over 2 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Manāli Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Humidity in Manāli by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Manāli.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 76%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 53%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Manāli 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Manāli
Weather patterns in Manāli vary throughout the year, offering different conditions for visitors depending on the season. Each time of year brings its own unique weather characteristics. If we needed to point out one good month to visit, it would be September, a good month to visit with 143 mm (5.6 in) of rainfall.Be aware that January, February, March, June, July and August typically bring the highest precipitation levels. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
