Dharmsāla Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Dharmsāla is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C (52°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in June to 1°C (34°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Dharmsāla has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1495 mm (59 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Dharmsāla can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 347 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (November), you will experience much drier conditions, with 28 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation spread across 2 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Dharmsāla Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dharmsāla.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 86%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 45%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year