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Himachal Pradesh Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Himachal Pradesh, India in April.

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Thinking about venturing to Himachal Pradesh, India this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Himachal Pradesh in April

Himachal Pradesh, India is a region in India. In April, Himachal Pradesh experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Losar at -7°C (19°F) to very warm in Una at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Una and -20°C (-4°F) in Losar. April is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

To explore the conditions in Himachal Pradesh, India in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kasauli with an average of 40 mm (1.6 in) to high rainfall in Manāli with 150 mm (5.9 in).

Explore Himachal Pradesh by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Himachal Pradesh — and find the best time to visit. (based on Manāli)

January-7°C (19°F) February-5°C (23°F) March-1°C (30°F) April3°C (37°F) May7°C (45°F) June11°C (52°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August14°C (57°F) September12°C (54°F) October6°C (43°F) November0°C (32°F) December-5°C (23°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Himachal Pradesh.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Himachal Pradesh

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Himachal Pradesh, India?

Temperature range in Himachal Pradesh (April)

Precipitation variation in Himachal Pradesh (April)

Manāli

In April Manāli generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
230 mm (9.1 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Manāli →

Shimla

In April Shimla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
280 hours
300 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Shimla →

McLeod Ganj

In April McLeod Ganj generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in McLeod Ganj →

Kasol

In April Kasol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kasol →

Dharamshala

In April Dharamshala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dharamshala →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Himachal Pradesh, in India.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Himachal Pradesh in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manāli 3°C (37°F) -10°C (14°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Shimla 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
McLeod Ganj 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Kasol 9°C (48°F) -4°C (25°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Dharamshala 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Kasauli 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)

Himachal Pradesh weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Himachal Pradesh, India in April?

In April, Himachal Pradesh, India generally has poor weather conditions. Manāli sees daytime temperatures near 3°C (37°F), with nights cooling to roughly -10°C (14°F).

What is the average temperature in Himachal Pradesh, India in April?

In Manāli, the average daytime high in April is 3°C (37°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -10°C (14°F).

Does Himachal Pradesh, India get a lot of snow/rain in April?

Himachal Pradesh, India sees substantial snow/rainfall in April. Manāli typically averages about 150 mm (5.9 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Himachal Pradesh, India?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Manāli, April may not be the ideal time to visit Himachal Pradesh, India.

On average, the best time to visit Himachal Pradesh, India is in with generally poor weather in Manāli.

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