AI-generatedDharamshala at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jun · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,370 h
- Rain a year
- 1,521 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 1,359 m
Climate in Dharamshala
Dharamshala has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year, Dharamshala is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – April, October – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:2717:53
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:12–07:00 · evening 17:20–18:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:03–06:12 · evening 18:09–18:18
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Dharamshala in October?
In October, Dharamshala is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 23 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Dharamshala.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 26 min06:27 – 17:53
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 17 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %87 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Dharamshala
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.4 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Dharamshala, 65 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Dharamshala
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Dharamshala: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Dharamshala has about 6 rainy days with 23 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Dharamshala
How breezy and how cloudy Dharamshala is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Dharamshala typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 17 % of the sky over Dharamshala: mostly clear, with about 7.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Dharamshala
How often the day gets hot in Dharamshala (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Dharamshala has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Dharamshala
Snow is possible in Dharamshala, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Dharamshala.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Dharamshala
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 71 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 57 | 11° | 3° | 5.9 h | 8 | 84 |
| FebruaryFeb | 64 | 13° | 4° | 5.8 h | 9 | 107 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 18° | 8° | 6.8 h | 10 | 79 |
| AprilApr | 81 | 23° | 12° | 7.5 h | 11 | 51 |
| MayMay | 62 | 27° | 16° | 8.4 h | 13 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 49 | 27° | 19° | 7.7 h | 20 | 135 |
| JulyJul | 56 | 25° | 20° | 4.9 h | 30 | 419 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 24° | 20° | 4.3 h | 30 | 390 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 24° | 18° | 5.9 h | 22 | 143 |
| OctoberOct | 91 | 21° | 13° | 7.4 h | 6 | 23 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 18° | 9° | 6.8 h | 3 | 16 |
| DecemberDec | 81 | 14° | 6° | 6.5 h | 3 | 27 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
32.22° N, 76.32° E · 1,359 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Dharamshala
The best time to visit Dharamshala is from March to April and from October to December. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to April and from July to December, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 419 mm.
Dharamshala through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dharamshala in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 18–27 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Dharamshala in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 24–27 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 80 rainy days in all
Dharamshala in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Dharamshala in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 11–14 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Dharamshala for you.
Your best months: October – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Dharamshala
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to Dharamshala (score 91 and 93). In November, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. November has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 91 | 93 |
| Day high | 21° | 18° |
| Night low | 13° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 hbetter | 6.8 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 23 mm | 16 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – Apr, Jul – Dec
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Jan – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Dharamshala month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
57January11° · 6 h
In January, Dharamshala is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 84 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Dharamshala.
Dharamshala in January64February13° · 6 h
In February, Dharamshala is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 107 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Dharamshala.
Dharamshala in February79March18° · 7 h
In March, Dharamshala is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Dharamshala.
Dharamshala in March81April23° · 8 h
In April, Dharamshala is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Dharamshala.
Dharamshala in April62May27° · 8 h
In May, Dharamshala is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 49 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Dharamshala.
Dharamshala in May49June27° · 8 h
In June, Dharamshala is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 135 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Dharamshala.
Dharamshala in June56July25° · 5 h
In July, Dharamshala is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 419 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Dharamshala.
Dharamshala in July54August24° · 4 h
In August, Dharamshala is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 390 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Dharamshala.
Dharamshala in August60September24° · 6 h
In September, Dharamshala is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 143 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Dharamshala.
Dharamshala in September91October21° · 7 h
In October, Dharamshala is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 23 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Dharamshala.
Dharamshala in October93November18° · 7 h
In November, Dharamshala is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Dharamshala.
Dharamshala in November81December14° · 7 h
In December, Dharamshala is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Dharamshala.
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Dharamshala vs. Amritsar
In October Dharamshala has the better holiday weather (score 91 vs. 54). During the day Amritsar is 10 °C warmer than Dharamshala. Amritsar gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Dharamshala | Amritsar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 91 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 3 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Oct – Dec | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Dharamshala ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 7Meerut31°75
- 8Bareilly30°75
Planning a trip to Dharamshala
Weather for your travel dates
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Dharamshala in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Dharamshala has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 55).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Snow
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 55
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 91
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 12 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 10 min
- Distance
- 6,390 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Dharamshala
When is the best time to visit Dharamshala?
The best time to visit Dharamshala is from March to April and from October to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Dharamshala?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Dharamshala?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 419 mm. The driest month is November with 16 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dharamshala get?
Dharamshala gets around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.4 hours a day; in August there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Dharamshala in?
Dharamshala uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Dharamshala?
A nonstop flight from London to Dharamshala takes about 8 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,390 km.
Which school holidays are best for Dharamshala?
Dharamshala has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 59, Summer holidays 55, October half-term 91, Christmas holidays 69.
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