Weather in March in Himachal Pradesh
Planning a journey to Himachal Pradesh this March 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 March?
Himachal Pradesh is a region in India. In March, Himachal Pradesh experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Losar at -12°C to warm in Una at 28°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Una and -24°C in Losar. March is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kasauli with an average of 56 mm to heavy rainfall in Manāli with 230 mm.For a closer look at March'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.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Himachal Pradesh?
Manāli
In March Manāli generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Shimla
In March Shimla generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Dharamshala
In March Dharamshala generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kasauli
In March Kasauli generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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McLeod Ganj
In March McLeod Ganj generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Himachal Pradesh, in India.
Is March the best time to visit Himachal Pradesh?
In our view, March 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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