McLeod Ganj Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (81°F) in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C (50°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 19°C (66°F) in June to 0°C (32°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

McLeod Ganj has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1519 mm (60 in) of rain/snowfall per year. McLeod Ganj can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 343 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (November), you will experience much drier conditions, with 29 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in McLeod Ganj.

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