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Dharamshala Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Dharamshala experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Dharamshala is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in June to a chilly 10°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -0°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Dharamshala has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1514 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Dharamshala, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 341 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, November, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 30 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Dharamshala Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Dharamshala

Mon   Dec 23
7°C | 1°C
S 2 m/s
1.9 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Tue   Dec 24
9°C | 1°C
S 2 m/s
4 mm
broken clouds and  chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

Wed   Dec 25
10°C | 0°C
SW 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Dharamshala in India

During the months of April, July, August, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Dharamshala?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in February, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Dharamshala?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Dharamshala?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Dharamshala?
    July tops the wettest month list with 341 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dharamshala?
    November is the driest month with 30 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.