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McLeod Ganj Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

McLeod Ganj experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in McLeod Ganj is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -0°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

McLeod Ganj has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1519 mm of rain/snowfall per year. McLeod Ganj can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 343 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 29 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our McLeod Ganj Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for McLeod Ganj

Tue   Dec 24
8°C | 1°C
S 2 m/s
6.9 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Wed   Dec 25
11°C | 1°C
SW 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
12°C | 3°C
SW 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit McLeod Ganj 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 McLeod Ganj?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in February, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in McLeod Ganj?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in McLeod Ganj?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in McLeod Ganj?
    July tops the wettest month list with 343 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in McLeod Ganj?
    November is the driest month with 29 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.