When is the best time to go to Dharmsāla

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dharmsāla, India. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Dharmsāla weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dharmsāla are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Dharmsāla January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 80mm 6.8hrs 11.2hrs

The weather in January in Dharmsāla is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dharmsāla for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Dharmsāla and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Dharmsāla with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Dharmsāla February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 79mm 7.3hrs 11.9hrs

February in Dharmsāla is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dharmsāla for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Dharmsāla and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dharmsāla with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Dharmsāla March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 105mm 7.6hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Dharmsāla is characteristically mild and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dharmsāla for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Dharmsāla and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dharmsāla with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Dharmsāla April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 72mm 9hrs 13.8hrs

Dharmsāla's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dharmsāla.

April is in the spring in Dharmsāla and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dharmsāla with around 72mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Dharmsāla May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 76mm 9.5hrs 14.6hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Dharmsāla and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dharmsāla, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Dharmsāla and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dharmsāla with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Dharmsāla June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 116mm 9.2hrs 11.2hrs

June in Dharmsāla is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dharmsāla.

June is in the summer in Dharmsāla and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dharmsāla with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Dharmsāla weather in June »

July

Dharmsāla July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 365mm 7.4hrs 11.9hrs

July in Dharmsāla is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dharmsāla for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Dharmsāla and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dharmsāla with around 365mm 14.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dharmsāla weather in July »

August

Dharmsāla August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 347mm 7.4hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Dharmsāla is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dharmsāla for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Dharmsāla and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dharmsāla with around 347mm 13.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dharmsāla weather in August »

September

Dharmsāla September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 183mm 8.6hrs 13.8hrs

Dharmsāla's weather in September is typically warm and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dharmsāla for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Dharmsāla and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dharmsāla with around 183mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dharmsāla weather in September »

October

Dharmsāla October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 35mm 9.3hrs 14.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Dharmsāla and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dharmsāla, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Dharmsāla and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dharmsāla with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dharmsāla weather in October »

November

Dharmsāla November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 20mm 8.5hrs 11.2hrs

The weather in November in Dharmsāla is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dharmsāla, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Dharmsāla and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dharmsāla with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Dharmsāla December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 42mm 7hrs 11.9hrs

December in Dharmsāla is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dharmsāla.

December is in the winter in Dharmsāla and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dharmsāla with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Dharmsāla weather stats

Dharmsāla weather statistics
Hottest month: June 29.5°C 85.1°F
Driest month: November 20mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: October 9.3hrs
Coldest month: January 10.4°C 50.7°F
Wettest month: July 365mm 14.4ins
Warmest sea: July 23°C 73.4°F
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