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Monthly climate in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Manali features a humid continental climate (Dwb). Temperatures typically range between -15 °C (5 °F) and 9 °C (49 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -30 °C (-21 °F) or can rise to as high as 17 °C (62 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1815 mm (71.5 inches) and receives 217 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Manali enjoys an average of 3917 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 4 minutes to 14 hours 12 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India §

The warmest months in Manali are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 6 to 9 °C (43 - 49 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -15 to -12 °C (5 - 11 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Manali experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 260 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum -2°C
(28°F)		 1°C
(33°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)
Mean maximum -4°C
(25°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)
Average high -9°C
(16°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 8°C
(48°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -9°C
(17°F)
Daily mean -15°C
(6°F)		 -12°C
(11°F)		 -9°C
(16°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 -15°C
(5°F)
Average low -19°C
(-3°F)		 -17°C
(1°F)		 -15°C
(5°F)		 -10°C
(13°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -10°C
(15°F)		 -16°C
(4°F)		 -20°C
(-4°F)
Mean minimum -27°C
(-16°F)		 -24°C
(-10°F)		 -21°C
(-6°F)		 -17°C
(2°F)		 -12°C
(10°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)		 -18°C
(-0°F)		 -23°C
(-9°F)		 -26°C
(-15°F)
Minimum -30°C
(-21°F)		 -25°C
(-13°F)		 -24°C
(-10°F)		 -20°C
(-3°F)		 -15°C
(6°F)		 -9°C
(17°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 -8°C
(19°F)		 -20°C
(-4°F)		 -28°C
(-18°F)		 -30°C
(-21°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India §

Manali usually has the most precipitation in January, July and August, with an average of 24 rainy days and 215 mm (8.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Manali are May, October and December. On average, 89 mm (3.5 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 188 (7.4) 183 (7.2) 161 (6.3) 126 (5.0) 103 (4.1) 145 (5.7) 238 (9.4) 218 (8.6) 169 (6.6) 60 (2.4) 121 (4.8) 102 (4.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 15 17 17 12 19 23 29 28 23 11 12 11

Monthly sunshine hours in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India §

The sunniest months in Manali are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 20 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Manali: January, February and November receive an average of 8 hours 53 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 225 284 335 350 390 385 360 336 330 336 290 291
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 17m 11h 1m 11h 59m 12h 58m 13h 47m 14h 12m 13h 59m 13h 16m 12h 19m 11h 21m 10h 30m 10h 4m

Solar UV radiation in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India §

Manali experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in March, April and May, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 16 - 17, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the High / Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 8. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Manali UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 8 9 16 16 17 16 16 15 14 11 8 6

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Manali. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Manali's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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