Weather in October in Himachal Pradesh
Are you planning a trip a to Himachal Pradesh in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Himachal Pradesh in October?
Himachal Pradesh is a region in India. Himachal Pradesh 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 to very warm in Una at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Una and -19°C in Losar.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Losar with an average of 15 mm to moderate snowfall in Manāli with 58 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Manāli typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.For a closer look at October'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 October for the 5 most popular destinations in Himachal Pradesh?
Manāli
In October Manāli generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Shimla
In October Shimla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Dharamshala
In October Dharamshala generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kasauli
In October Kasauli generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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McLeod Ganj
In October McLeod Ganj generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Himachal Pradesh?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Manāli, October may not be the ideal time to visit Himachal Pradesh.
On average, the best time to visit Himachal Pradesh is in with generally poor weather in Manāli.
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