Kasauli weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Kasauli with Solan and Chail beside it, what each month feels like, the chance of snow, and monsoon fog on the Parwanoo road — for a weekend away from Chandigarh or Delhi.
- ~1,800 m altitude
- 58 km from Chandigarh
- Jan snow sometimes
- Live 3 places
Photo: Taran m.r., CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated November 2026 · HP Tourism registered travel agent · Reg. No. DTO-MND-11-243/2022 · certificates · हिंदी में: सोलन, कसौली और चायल का मौसम
Kasauli is a small cantonment town at about 1,800 m, 58 km from Chandigarh and 25 km from Solan. It is cooler than the plains all year: summers (April–June) are mild and pleasant, the monsoon (July–August) brings heavy rain and thick fog, and winters are cold with frosty nights. Snow falls only in some winters, most often in January, and rarely stays long; for sure snow, Shimla–Kufri and Narkanda are 2–3 hours further. October and November have the clearest skies and the longest views.
- Mild summerApril – June: the nearest cool escape from Chandigarh and Delhi.
- MonsoonJuly – August: heavy rain and fog; slippery hill roads.
- ClearestOctober – November: dry, crisp, long views.
- ColdestDecember – January: frosty nights; sunny days.
- SnowOnly some winters, mostly January — see Kasauli snowfall.
Kasauli, Solan and Chail weather today
Three places in Solan district: Solan (~1,500 m), Kasauli (~1,800 m) and Chail (~2,250 m). Chail is usually a few degrees colder than Kasauli.
Forecast data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed about once a day — last update —.
Kasauli weather by month
Kasauli has no long-running published averages of its own. The nearest IMD station is Solan (1991–2020), about 25 km away and some 300 m lower — expect Kasauli to be a couple of degrees cooler than these figures.
| Month | Solan IMD average high / low | Rain at Solan | What Kasauli feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.4° / 2.3 °C | 50 mm | Cold; frost; snow in some years |
| February | 19.8° / 4.5 °C | 67 mm | Cold, occasional rain |
| March | 24.0° / 8.4 °C | 56 mm | Pleasant, spring flowers |
| April | 28.8° / 12.5 °C | 36 mm | Pleasant days, cool evenings |
| May | 31.5° / 16.0 °C | 51 mm | Warm days; a relief from the plains |
| June | 31.0° / 18.6 °C | 123 mm | Busy weekends; pre-monsoon showers |
| July | 28.8° / 20.2 °C | 222 mm | Monsoon: rain and thick fog |
| August | 28.2° / 19.8 °C | 206 mm | Monsoon: rain, fog, landslides possible |
| September | 28.1° / 16.8 °C | 148 mm | Rain easing, very green |
| October | 27.0° / 10.5 °C | 14 mm | Clear and dry |
| November | 23.8° / 5.8 °C | 5 mm | Driest; crisp, long views |
| December | 21.0° / 2.8 °C | 26 mm | Cold nights, sunny days |
Hindi version with the full Solan IMD table: सोलन का मौसम.
Does it snow in Kasauli?
Sometimes. Snow falls in Kasauli only in some winters — most often in early January — and usually melts within a day or two. It is never something to plan a trip on.
For snow you can count on, go higher: Chail (~2,250 m) in Solan district gets it more often, and Shimla, Kufri and Narkanda are the surest bets within a few hours. Full history and odds: Kasauli snowfall, Shimla snowfall and our live snow tracker.
Kasauli in the monsoon: rain and fog
July and August are the wettest months, and cloud often sits on the ridge, cutting visibility to a few metres. The Parwanoo–Dharampur–Kasauli road is narrow and slippery in the rain; drive slowly and in daylight.
Landslides on the Chandigarh–Shimla highway near Parwanoo can slow traffic in heavy rain, so keep some slack in weekend plans.
Kasauli in pictures
Pine ridges, the cantonment and the Mall — real photos, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Kasauli
Choose by what you want from the weekend.
Escape the heat
Mild days and cool evenings, 1.5–2 hours from Chandigarh.
Clear views
Dry air and long views over the plains.
Cosy winter
Cold nights and sunny days; snow only in some years.
Quiet
Weekends from Chandigarh and Delhi are busy.
Careful
Heavy rain and fog on the hill roads.
Kasauli weather tips
What to pack: a light jacket even in summer evenings; in winter, a warm coat, cap and gloves; in the monsoon, a rain jacket and shoes with grip.
Getting there: Kasauli is about 58 km from Chandigarh via Parwanoo and Dharampur. Going on to Shimla? Chandigarh to Shimla taxi with a stop in Kasauli.
More weather:Shimla weather by month and Himachal weather.
Our Shimla trips
Kasauli fits on the way to Shimla — hotels, breakfast and dinner, and a private car.
Planning a Kasauli weekend or a Shimla trip?
Tell us your dates, where you are starting from and how many of you are travelling. We plan around the weather and the roads 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), planning trips across North India.
Kasauli weather: questions
What is the weather in Kasauli today?
The live forecast at the top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days for Kasauli, Solan and Chail, using MET Norway data.
Does it snow in Kasauli?
Only in some winters, most often in early January, and it rarely lasts. For reliable snow go to Chail, Shimla–Kufri or Narkanda.
How cold is Kasauli in December and January?
Cold, with frosty nights. Solan’s IMD averages (25 km away and lower) are about 18–21 °C by day and 2–3 °C at night; Kasauli is a little colder.
Is Kasauli good in summer?
Yes — April to June is mild and pleasant, and Kasauli is one of the closest hill escapes from Chandigarh and Delhi. Weekends are busy.
Is it safe to visit Kasauli in the monsoon?
You can go, but expect heavy rain, thick fog and slippery roads in July–August. Drive in daylight and keep plans flexible.
What is the best time to visit Kasauli?
October–November for clear views, March–June for pleasant weather, and December–January if you want cold and a small chance of snow.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Solan climatological normals 1991–2020 (via Wikipedia: Solan)
- Wikipedia: Kasauli
Photo credits
Ridges of the lower Himalaya from Kasauli — Photo: Pankajchib2507, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Early morning in Kasauli — Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kasauli and its pine ridges — Photo: Taran m.r., CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Kasauli hills — Photo: Vijitgrover77, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Around the cantonment — Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh, CC BY-SA 4.0 · A quiet Kasauli road — Photo: Ndhawan82, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh — Photo: Numerounovedant at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Lower Mall — Photo: Deekaylucknow, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Colonial-era circuit house — Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh, CC BY-SA 4.0
