Weather in January in Himachal Pradesh
Planning a journey to Himachal Pradesh this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Himachal Pradesh in January?
Himachal Pradesh is a region in India. In January, Himachal Pradesh experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. January is a winter month.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Losar at -18°C to pleasant in Una at 19°C. At night it cools down to 7°C in Una and -29°C in Losar. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kasauli with an average of 58 mm to heavy rainfall in Manāli with 210 mm.For specific regional insights in Himachal Pradesh for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Himachal Pradesh climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Himachal Pradesh?
Manāli
In January Manāli generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -19°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Shimla
In January Shimla generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Dharamshala
In January Dharamshala generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kasauli
In January Kasauli generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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McLeod Ganj
In January McLeod Ganj generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Himachal Pradesh?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Manāli, January may not be the ideal time to visit Himachal Pradesh.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Manāli.
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