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City in Himachal Pradesh, India
Manali
Hill town in the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh, the base for winter snow trips towards the Rohtang pass.
Forecast updated , when it was 18:30 in Manali (GMT+5:30).
Manali snow forecast
Next 24 hours
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Manali in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 12 to 24 °C (54 to 75 °F) and the freezing level near 4,450 m (14,600 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 16 °C (61 °F)
- Freezing level
- 4,450 m (14,600 ft)
- Wind
- 5 km/h (3 mph), gusts 11 km/h (7 mph)
Manali hour by hour
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in Manali in the next 24 hours.
Manali 7-day snow forecast
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry14 to 16 °C (57 to 61 °F) · freezing level 4,500 m (14,800 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Dry12 to 24 °C (54 to 75 °F) · freezing level 4,450 m (14,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Dry13 to 25 °C (55 to 77 °F) · freezing level 4,650 m (15,300 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Dry14 to 26 °C (57 to 79 °F) · freezing level 4,750 m (15,600 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Dry14 to 26 °C (57 to 79 °F) · freezing level 4,650 m (15,300 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Dry14 to 25 °C (57 to 77 °F) · freezing level 4,500 m (14,800 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Dry14 to 25 °C (57 to 77 °F) · freezing level 4,600 m (15,100 ft) | No snow |
Manali 14-day snow outlook
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 25 Sep | Dry13 to 25 °C (55 to 77 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Dry11 to 24 °C (52 to 75 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry11 to 23 °C (52 to 73 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dry12 to 23 °C (54 to 73 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Rain12 to 18 °C (54 to 64 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Rain12 to 18 °C (54 to 64 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 1 Oct | Dry12 to 22 °C (54 to 72 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Manali?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes.
Where is Manali?
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Country
- India
- Elevation
- 1,891 m
- Population
- 8,096
When does it snow in Manali?
In Manali, snow falls on about 18 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to April.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 days | 17 days | 15 days | 8 days | 2 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | <1 days | 3 days | 10 days | 11 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Manali month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 | 27% | 2 to 8 °C (36 to 46 °F) |
| February | 17 | 23% | 2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) |
| March | 15 | 18% | 5 to 13 °C (41 to 55 °F) |
| April | 8 | 6% | 9 to 17 °C (48 to 63 °F) |
| May | 2 | 1% | 12 to 21 °C (54 to 70 °F) |
| June | <1 | 0% | 16 to 24 °C (61 to 75 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 19 to 24 °C (66 to 75 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 19 to 24 °C (66 to 75 °F) |
| September | <1 | 0% | 17 to 23 °C (63 to 73 °F) |
| October | 3 | 2% | 11 to 19 °C (52 to 66 °F) |
| November | 10 | 10% | 6 to 15 °C (43 to 59 °F) |
| December | 11 | 13% | 3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F) |
Snow in Manali in October
In October, Manali gets snow on about 3 days, and the month brings about 2% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 11 to 19 °C (52 to 66 °F).
Snow in Manali in November
In November, Manali gets snow on about 10 days, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 6 to 15 °C (43 to 59 °F).
Snow in Manali in December
In December, Manali gets snow on about 11 days, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F).
Snow in Manali in January
In January, Manali gets snow on about 18 days, and the month brings about 27% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 2 to 8 °C (36 to 46 °F).
Snow in Manali in February
In February, Manali gets snow on about 17 days, and the month brings about 23% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F).
Snow in Manali in March
In March, Manali gets snow on about 15 days, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 5 to 13 °C (41 to 55 °F).
Snow in Manali in April
In April, Manali gets snow on about 8 days, and the month brings about 6% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 9 to 17 °C (48 to 63 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Manali?
Of the last ten winters in Manali, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 29% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2017/18, about 46% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 28 February 2025.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 74% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 54% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 129% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 99% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 89% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 120% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 116% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 110% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 124% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 85% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Manali
Does Manali have snow at Christmas?
Manali had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in 9 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 9 of those years.
Does Manali have snow at New Year?
Manali had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in 9 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 9 of those years.
Does Manali have snow in mid-February?
Manali had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Manali have snow at Easter?
Manali had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 3 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Manali?
It snows on about 83 days a year in Manali, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 18 days.
What is the snowiest month in Manali?
January is the snowiest month in Manali, bringing about 27% of the year's snowfall, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Manali?
Of the last ten winters in Manali, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 29% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2017/18, about 46% below average.
How cold does Manali get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Manali, with average daily lows of 2 °C (36 °F) and highs of 8 °C (46 °F).
Snow forecasts near Manali
Sources: Manali on Wikidata, Elevation from the Open-Meteo terrain model at the city centre coordinates