Bilaspur (Himachal) weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Bilaspur, with Mandi and Hamirpur alongside, IMD monthly averages, the summer heat and the monsoon, and the best time for Gobind Sagar, Bandla and Naina Devi. Suzu Travels is based in Bilaspur district — this is our own weather.
- 36.7° / 23.1 °C June, hottest
- 19.5° / 4.9 °C January, coldest
- July ~377 mm rain
- Live 3 places
Photo: Kartiktiktik, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh (about 673 m) sits on the shore of Gobind Sagar lake, so its weather is closer to the plains than to the hills. By India Meteorological Department averages, June is the hottest month (about 36.7 °C by day, 23.1 °C at night) and January the coldest (about 19.5 °C by day, 4.9 °C at night). July and August bring the most rain (316–377 mm a month). Bilaspur does not get snow; October–November and February–March are the most pleasant months.
- HottestMay–June — 36–37 °C by day, heatwave days up to 44 °C.
- ColdestDecember–January — nights 5–6 °C, morning fog.
- WettestJuly–August, ~315–377 mm a month.
- Most pleasantOctober–November, February–March.
- SnowNo; the nearest snow is towards Shimla–Narkanda or above Mandi.
Bilaspur, Mandi and Hamirpur weather today
Three neighbouring towns on and near the Kiratpur–Manali highway: Bilaspur (673 m), Mandi (760 m) and Hamirpur (785 m) — current temperature and the next days’ high, low and rain.
Forecast data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed about once a day — last update —.
Bilaspur weather by month
Temperatures are India Meteorological Department normals for 1961–1990 and rainfall for 1951–2000 — the averages published for Bilaspur.
| Month | Average high / low | Rain (rainy days) | What it feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.5° / 4.9 °C | 69 mm (4.0) | Cold mornings, fog; sunny days |
| February | 21.7° / 6.7 °C | 63 mm (4.0) | Pleasant |
| March | 26.3° / 10.3 °C | 71 mm (4.3) | Pleasant, warming up |
| April | 32.4° / 15.7 °C | 31 mm (2.2) | Hot days |
| May | 36.1° / 19.5 °C | 55 mm (3.2) | Very hot |
| June | 36.7° / 23.1 °C | 120 mm (5.8) | Hottest; monsoon late in the month |
| July | 32.6° / 22.4 °C | 377 mm (14.7) | Heavy rain, humid |
| August | 31.4° / 22.3 °C | 316 mm (14.4) | Heavy rain; the lake fills |
| September | 31.4° / 20.1 °C | 162 mm (7.1) | Rain easing |
| October | 30.2° / 14.6 °C | 34 mm (1.6) | Clear and dry |
| November | 26.0° / 9.6 °C | 18 mm (1.2) | Driest, very pleasant |
| December | 21.4° / 5.9 °C | 42 mm (2.4) | Cold nights, morning fog |
About 1,357 mm of rain a year. Bilaspur’s IMD records are 45.5 °C (May) and −2 °C (January).
Gobind Sagar lake: water that changes with the seasons
Bilaspur town lies on Gobind Sagar, the reservoir of the Bhakra dam. The lake is fullest after the monsoon (July–September); in winter and early summer the water drops and the old submerged temples of Bilaspur appear on the shore.
Water sports: the clear months, October to March, are best for boating and water sports — Gobind Sagar water sports.
Paragliding: flights from Bandla hill over the lake, especially in October–November and February–April — paragliding in Bilaspur.
Naina Devi and Baba Balak Nath: darshan weather
Shri Naina Devi ji stands on a high hill about 60 km from Bilaspur — a few degrees cooler and breezier than the town. Crowds peak at Navratri (Chaitra and Ashvin) — Naina Devi darshan guide and Navratri mela 2026.
Baba Balak Nath (Deotsidh) is in Hamirpur district (Hamirpur weather); the Chaitra fair in March–April draws big crowds — Baba Balak Nath guide.
In summer, go for darshan early in the morning or in the evening; in the monsoon, check for landslide news on the hill roads before you set out.
Bilaspur in pictures
Gobind Sagar, Bhakra and the Naina Devi hill — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Bilaspur
Depending on what you are going for.
Most pleasant
Clear skies, a full lake, paragliding season.
Navratri
Fairs at Naina Devi; book stays early.
Winter sun
Comfortable sunny days; a stop before the snow in the hills.
On the way to Manali
A good halt on the Kiratpur–Manali highway.
Beat the heat
36 °C+; go out early and late.
Take care
Heavy rain; watch for landslides on the highway.
Bilaspur trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: light cotton clothes and a hat from April to September; a sweater for the day and a jacket for the night from December to February.
Getting there: Bilaspur is on the Kiratpur–Manali highway, about 2.5–3 hours from Chandigarh, with Mandi, Kullu and Manali further on.
Nearby weather:Mandi weather, Una weather, Kullu weather and Himachal weather.
Our Himachal trips
Trips that pass through Bilaspur — hotels, meals and a private car in one quote.
Planning a Himachal trip?
Tell us your dates, where you are starting from and how many of you are travelling. We check the weather and the roads, suggest a plan, and send a written quote with hotels, meals and a private car. Suzu Travels is a travel agent registered with HP Tourism, based in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, and plans trips across north India.
Bilaspur weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Bilaspur, Mandi and Hamirpur (MET Norway data).
Which is the hottest month in Bilaspur?
June — IMD averages are about 36.7 °C by day and 23.1 °C at night. May is almost as hot; the record is 45.5 °C.
Does it snow in Bilaspur?
No. Bilaspur is at about 673 m and even January nights average about 5 °C. The nearest snow is towards Shimla, Kufri and Narkanda.
When does it rain in Bilaspur?
Mostly in July (~377 mm) and August (~316 mm). October and November are the driest months.
When is the best time to see Gobind Sagar lake?
October–November — the lake is full after the monsoon and the skies are clear; it is also the boating and paragliding season.
When is the best time to visit Naina Devi?
October–November and February–March. Navratri brings fairs and very large crowds; in summer, go for darshan early.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Bilaspur (HP) climatological summary (via Wikipedia: Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh)
- Suzu Travels: Gobind Sagar lake boating and water sports
Photo credits
Gobind Sagar lake at Bilaspur in summer — Photo: Kartiktiktik, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Old Bilaspur temples, uncovered when the lake level drops — Photo: Ms Sarah Welch, CC0 · Gobind Sagar among the hills — Photo: Harmalhotra, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The lake shore — Photo: Ambuj Mishra, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Islands in the lake from above — Photo: Thakur Dalip Singh, CC BY 3.0 · Bhakra dam — Photo: Original uploader was KawalSingh at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Bhakra and the lake from the Naina Devi hill — Photo: Deepak Bhargava, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Naina Devi hill — Photo: Sahilxr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sunset over the lake — Photo: Ashish Sharma, CC BY-SA 4.0
