Climate Insights for Kulu

The climate in Kulu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 333mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 51mm of rainfall. Kulu 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Kulu vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Kulu is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 333mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 51mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2mm. That's 49mm less than March, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 28cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Kulu is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Kulu, which began on March 20, 2026. Kulu 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Kulu is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 24mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kulu 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.