Climate Insights for Manāli

The climate in Manāli is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 1733mm of precipitation falls per year. Manāli receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Manāli is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Manāli experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Manāli vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 9°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Manāli is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1733mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 144mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 258mm of rainfall. January and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 47mm. That's 211mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Manāli receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 685cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 151cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Manāli is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Manāli, which began on March 20, 2026. Manāli is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 13°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Manāli based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.