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Weather in February in Himachal Pradesh

Considering a trip to Himachal Pradesh this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Himachal Pradesh in February?

Himachal Pradesh is a region in India. The weather in Himachal Pradesh in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. In February, it is winter.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Losar at -16°C and warm in Una at 22°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Una and -26°C in Losar. In many regions in India, February is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kasauli with an average of 73 mm to heavy rainfall in Manāli with 277 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Manāli.

For a closer look at February's conditions in Himachal Pradesh, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Himachal Pradesh's yearly weather, check out our Himachal Pradesh climate page.

Where to go in Himachal Pradesh in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Himachal Pradesh on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Himachal Pradesh?

Manāli

In February Manāli generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Manāli
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-7°C 
-19°C 
210 mm 
5 days 
poor 
-5°C 
-16°C 
277 mm 
5 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
-1°C 
-13°C 
230 mm 
6 days 
poor 
Climate in Manāli

Shimla

In February Shimla generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Shimla
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
14°C 
1°C 
240 hours 
79 mm 
4 days 
16°C 
4°C 
245 hours 
111 mm 
4 days 
March   >> March
>>  
21°C 
8°C 
250 hours 
100 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Shimla

Dharamshala

In February Dharamshala generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Dharamshala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
10°C 
-0°C 
116 mm 
5 days 
poor 
12°C 
2°C 
160 mm 
6 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
17°C 
7°C 
117 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Dharamshala

Kasauli

In February Kasauli generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kasauli
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
17°C 
6°C 
240 hours 
58 mm 
3 days 
20°C 
8°C 
245 hours 
73 mm 
4 days 
March   >> March
>>  
25°C 
12°C 
250 hours 
56 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Kasauli

McLeod Ganj

In February McLeod Ganj generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

McLeod Ganj
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
10°C 
-0°C 
115 mm 
5 days 
poor 
12°C 
2°C 
159 mm 
6 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
17°C 
7°C 
117 mm 
7 days 
Climate in McLeod Ganj

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

Is February the best time to visit Himachal Pradesh?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Himachal Pradesh with often poor weather in Manāli.

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

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