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Himachal Pradesh Weather in August

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

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Planning a trip to Himachal Pradesh, India this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Himachal Pradesh in August

Himachal Pradesh, India is a region in India. In August, Himachal Pradesh experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Losar at 9°C (48°F) to very warm in Una at 32°C (90°F). At night it cools down to 25°C (77°F) in Una and -1°C (30°F) in Losar. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Himachal Pradesh, India.

For specific regional insights in Himachal Pradesh, India, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Losar with an average of 50 mm (2 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Bajaura with 503 mm (20 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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Himachal Pradesh, India?

Temperature range in Himachal Pradesh (August)

Precipitation variation in Himachal Pradesh (August)

Manāli

In August Manāli generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
260 mm (10 in)
232 mm (9.1 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Manāli →

Shimla

In August Shimla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
198 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
357 mm (14 in)
333 mm (13 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Shimla →

McLeod Ganj

In August McLeod Ganj generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
343 mm (14 in)
290 mm (11 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in McLeod Ganj →

Kasol

In August Kasol generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
386 mm (15 in)
384 mm (15 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kasol →

Dharamshala

In August Dharamshala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
341 mm (13 in)
289 mm (11 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Dharamshala →

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

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manāli 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 232 mm (9.1 in)
Shimla 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 333 mm (13 in)
McLeod Ganj 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 290 mm (11 in)
Kasol 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 384 mm (15 in)
Dharamshala 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 289 mm (11 in)
Kasauli 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 280 mm (11 in)

Himachal Pradesh weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Himachal Pradesh, India in August. The popular destination of Manāli averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this summer month.

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

In Manāli, the average daytime high in August is 14°C (57°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does Himachal Pradesh, India get a lot of rain in August?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Manāli records an average of 232 mm (9.1 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Himachal Pradesh, India.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Manāli.

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