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Himachal Pradesh Weather in October

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

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Manāli Shimla McLeod Ganj Kasol

Thinking about venturing to Himachal Pradesh, India this October 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 October

Himachal Pradesh, India is a region in India. Himachal Pradesh, India has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Losar at -3°C (27°F) to very warm in Una at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Una and -19°C (-2°F) in Losar.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Himachal Pradesh, India, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Losar with an average of 15 mm (0.6 in) to moderate snowfall in Manāli with 58 mm (2.3 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Manāli, marking it as the year's driest month.

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 October

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

Temperature range in Himachal Pradesh (October)

Precipitation variation in Himachal Pradesh (October)

Manāli

In October Manāli generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Manāli →

Shimla

In October Shimla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
280 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
176 mm (6.9 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Shimla →

McLeod Ganj

In October McLeod Ganj generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in McLeod Ganj →

Kasol

In October Kasol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Kasol →

Dharamshala

In October Dharamshala generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Dharamshala →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manāli 6°C (43°F) -10°C (14°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Shimla 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
McLeod Ganj 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Kasol 11°C (52°F) -4°C (25°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Dharamshala 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Kasauli 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)

Himachal Pradesh weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Himachal Pradesh, India generally has poor weather conditions. Manāli sees daytime temperatures near 6°C (43°F), with nights cooling to roughly -10°C (14°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Manāli peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in October, dropping to about -10°C (14°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Manāli averages just 58 mm (2.3 in) of snow/rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Himachal Pradesh, India.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Manāli, October 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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