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Hidimba Devi Temple, Dhungri Manali
Hidimba Devi Temple, Dhungri Manali
Bhrigu Lake
Bhrigu Lake
Sissu Falls
Sissu Falls
Mulkila
Mulkila
Himachal Pradesh, India

Manali

Manali is a small town in Himachal Pradesh, India, 2,108 m above sea level. It has a population of about 8,096. The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now7°C
Best timeJun · Sep–Oct
Population8,096
Local time23:08
32.26° N, 77.17° EElevation 2,108 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal code175131
The year in Manaliweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low14° / 0°
Rain this month59mm
Best timeJun · Sep–Oct

Best: Jun · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Manali at a glance

Best time to visitJun · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

205 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

39 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 1.2 km

Weather in Manali

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
7°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 52%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct19°4°
Fri23 Oct17°5°
Sat24 Oct12°4°5.3 mm
Sun25 Oct15°3°
Mon26 Oct17°3°
Tue27 Oct18°4°
Wed28 Oct19°4°
Thu29 Oct20°6°
Fri30 Oct21°6°
Sat31 Oct17°6°0.5 mm

When to go to Manali

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score434141536869626270755352
High2°4°8°12°15°18°20°20°18°14°9°5°
Low-8°-7°-4°-1°2°6°12°12°7°0°-5°-7°
Rain (mm)146174197120121121228205163593977
Wet days5666713242413323

What's on in Manali

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Manali

All monuments

More museums: Museum of Himachal Culture & Folk Arts · Studio Manali

Outdoors around Manali

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Old Manali ViewViewpoints
0.4 km
Camp 1Camp sites
0.7 km
Vashisht ViewViewpoints
1 km
Ladies BathHot springs & thermal baths
1.5 km
Gents BathHot springs & thermal baths
1.6 km
Himvalley Theme ParkTheme parks
2.3 km

Nature around Manali

Nature in India

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Manali

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Manali

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Nako 65 km ↑1975 · 120 km
6.2Nako 46 km ↑1955 · 125 km
6.0Nako 11 km ↖1975 · 131 km
5.6Bhaderwah 15 km →1951 · 145 km

Towns and villages around Manali

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Manali from above

Postal code

175131

Getting to Manali

Kullu Manali AirportKUU
42 km
Kangra AirportDHM
86 km
Pathankot AirportIXP
145 km

Places near Manali

Places with a climate like Manali

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Manali?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Manali.
What is the hottest month in Manali?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Manali?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Manali?
August is the wettest month with about 205 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
What is the postal code of Manali?
The postal code of Manali is 175131.