AI-generatedManali at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jun · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,220 h
- Rain a year
- 2,228 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 2,108 m
Climate in Manali
Manali has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year, Manali is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Manali
The best time to visit Manali is from October to November. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent from May to September; the wettest month is July with 548 mm.
Manali through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Manali in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 17–25 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Manali in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 25–26 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 87 rainy days in all
Manali in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–24 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Manali in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 10–13 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May – Sep
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April, October – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:2417:50
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 06:09–06:57 · evening 17:17–18:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:59–06:09 · evening 18:05–18:15
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.
October in Manali compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Manali in October?
In October, Manali is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Manali.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 26 min06:24 – 17:50
- UV index
- 7 · 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
- 24 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Manali
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Manali: score 90 against 80. In November, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. November has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 2° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 hbetter | 6.5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 44 mm | 29 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Manali month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
45January10° · 5.5 h
In January, Manali is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 121 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Manali.
Manali in January49February12° · 5.4 h
In February, Manali is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 155 mm in total. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Manali.
Manali in February71March17° · 6.3 h
In March, Manali is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 128 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Manali.
Manali in March70April21° · 7.2 h
In April, Manali is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 94 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Manali.
Manali in April66May25° · 7.7 h
In May, Manali is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 114 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Manali.
Manali in May55June26° · 7.0 h
In June, Manali is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 220 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Manali.
Manali in June52July26° · 4.6 h
In July, Manali is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 548 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Manali.
Manali in July53August25° · 4.0 h
In August, Manali is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 543 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Manali.
Manali in August58September24° · 5.5 h
In September, Manali is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 192 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Manali.
Manali in September80October21° · 7.0 h
In October, Manali is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Manali.
Manali in October90November17° · 6.5 h
In November, Manali is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Manali.
Manali in November74December13° · 6.1 h
In December, Manali is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 43 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Manali.
Manali in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Manali
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
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 | 45 | 10° | −1° | 5.5 h | 11 | 121 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 12° | 0° | 5.4 h | 12 | 155 |
| MarchMar | 71 | 17° | 3° | 6.3 h | 13 | 128 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 21° | 6° | 7.2 h | 15 | 94 |
| MayMay | 66 | 25° | 9° | 7.7 h | 24 | 114 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 26° | 13° | 7.0 h | 26 | 220 |
| JulyJul | 52 | 26° | 16° | 4.6 h | 31 | 548 |
| AugustAug | 53 | 25° | 16° | 4.0 h | 31 | 543 |
| SeptemberSep | 58 | 24° | 12° | 5.5 h | 24 | 192 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 21° | 6° | 7.0 h | 10 | 44 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 17° | 2° | 6.5 h | 5 | 29 |
| DecemberDec | 74 | 13° | 0° | 6.1 h | 5 | 43 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine hours in Manali
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 7.0 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Manali, 61 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Manali: 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, Manali has about 10 rainy days with 44 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Manali
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 13).
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 the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Manali
How breezy and how cloudy Manali 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 Manali typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 24 % of the sky over Manali: mostly sunny, with about 7.0 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.
Snow in Manali
When Manali is likely to be white: 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, Manali has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 10 out of 100: hardly any.
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.
Planning a trip to Manali
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Manali 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.
Manali has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 53).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 80
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 12 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 15 min
- Distance
- 6,450 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.
Compare & alternatives
Manali compared
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Manali vs Dharamshala
In October Dharamshala has the better holiday weather (score 90 vs 80). During the day Dharamshala is 4 °C warmer than Manali.
| in October | Manali | Dharamshala |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 6 |
| Best time | Oct – Nov | Feb – Mar, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Manali ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Dharamshala25°90
- 2Chakrata20°89
- 3Almora24°88
- 4Nainital21°88
- 5Mussoorie23°86
- 6Dehradun29°83
- 7Devprayag29°82
- 8ManaliThis page21°80
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Frequently asked questions about Manali
When is the best time to visit Manali?
The best time to visit Manali is from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Manali?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Manali?
Rain is frequent from May to September; the wettest month is July with 548 mm. The driest month is November with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Manali get?
Manali gets around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.7 hours a day; in August there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Manali in?
Manali is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Manali?
A nonstop flight from London to Manali takes about 8 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,450 km.
Which school holidays are best for Manali?
Manali has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 53). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 64, summer holidays 53, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 60.