Kullu weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Kullu, Kasol and Manali, Bhuntar’s IMD monthly averages, where snow falls near Kullu, and what the monsoon does to the Kiratpur–Manali highway.
- 16.1° / 1.6 °C January, coldest
- 32.9° / 17 °C June, warmest
- ~927 mm rain a year
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Photo: Dainis Matisons, CC BY 2.0
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Kullu (about 1,220 m) sits low in the Beas valley, so it is much warmer than Manali. India Meteorological Department averages for Bhuntar, the Kullu–Manali airport (1991–2020), put January as the coldest month (about 16 °C by day and 1.6 °C at night) and June as the warmest (about 33 °C by day, 17 °C at night). July–August are the wettest months, followed by March. Snow rarely settles in Kullu town — for reliable snow go up to Manali–Solang (40–55 km), Bijli Mahadev or Jalori Pass. October and November are the clearest, driest months.
- ColdestDecember–January — nights ~1.5 °C with frost; sunny days ~16–18 °C.
- WarmestMay–June — days 31–33 °C.
- WettestJuly–August ~130 mm; March ~117 mm.
- ClearestOctober–November, only ~2 rainy days a month.
- SnowRare in town; Manali–Solang, Bijli Mahadev and Jalori Pass from December to February.
Kullu, Kasol and Manali weather today
One valley, three heights: Kullu (~1,220 m), Kasol (~1,580 m, Parvati valley) and Manali (~2,050 m). Manali is usually 4–6 °C colder than Kullu.
Forecast data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed about once a day — last update —.
Kullu weather by month
Temperatures and rainfall are India Meteorological Department normals for Bhuntar (about 1,090 m), 1991–2020. Kullu town is a little higher and runs about a degree cooler.
| Month | Average high / low | Rain (rainy days) | What it feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.1° / 1.6 °C | 81 mm (4.9) | Cold nights and frost; snow on the peaks |
| February | 18.3° / 3.8 °C | 103 mm (6.3) | Cold, with rain below and snow above |
| March | 22.7° / 6.8 °C | 117 mm (7.6) | Showers and mild days |
| April | 27.3° / 9.8 °C | 78 mm (6.3) | Pleasant; apple blossom |
| May | 31.3° / 13.1 °C | 61 mm (5.8) | Warm days, cool nights |
| June | 32.9° / 17.0 °C | 66 mm (5.6) | Warmest; Manali busy |
| July | 31.6° / 20.2 °C | 136 mm (8.8) | Monsoon; landslides possible |
| August | 30.8° / 19.9 °C | 129 mm (9.5) | Monsoon; landslides possible |
| September | 30.1° / 16.8 °C | 77 mm (5.2) | Rain easing |
| October | 27.9° / 10.1 °C | 25 mm (1.6) | Clear; Kullu Dussehra |
| November | 22.9° / 4.9 °C | 22 mm (1.9) | Sunny days, cold nights |
| December | 18.2° / 1.5 °C | 31 mm (2.0) | Cold; frost at night |
About 927 mm of rain a year on 65 rainy days. Bhuntar’s IMD records are 40 °C (May) and −5.2 °C (December).
Does it snow in Kullu? Where to find it
Because Kullu lies on the valley floor, snow falls in town only in some years and rarely settles — even January nights average above freezing. The peaks around the valley stay white from December to February.
Manali and Solang (40–55 km): the most reliable snow in the valley — Snowfall in Manali.
Bijli Mahadev (~2,460 m): directly above Kullu; snow makes the winter trek hard — Bijli Mahadev trek.
Jalori Pass (~3,120 m): towards Banjar and Jibhi; often closed by heavy snow in winter. Nearby: Jibhi.
Atal Tunnel–Sissu: the surest snow, but the road depends on the weather. Latest conditions: snow tracker.
Kullu in the monsoon: watch the roads
In July and August the Beas runs high and landslides between Mandi and Kullu sometimes close the Kiratpur–Manali highway for hours. Rafting is usually suspended, and a spare day in the plan is wise.
Bhuntar takes small aircraft and weather cancellations are common — see Kullu–Manali airport.
The Kullu valley in pictures
The Beas, the snow peaks and Naggar — real photos, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Kullu
Choose by what you want from the trip.
With snow
Stay in Kullu, day-trip to Manali–Solang.
Families
Pleasant weather for Manali, Naggar and Manikaran.
On a budget
Off-season hotel rates and clear skies.
Careful
Heavy rain and landslides; keep dates flexible.
Kullu weather tips
What to pack: from December to February a sweater is enough by day, but bring a warm jacket for the evenings, and thermals, gloves and waterproof shoes for Manali–Solang. In summer, light clothes and a jacket for the evening.
Getting there: Kullu is about 500 km from Delhi; overnight Volvo buses run to Kullu and Manali. Nearby: Naggar Castle, Kasol and Manikaran, and our Kullu valley travel guide.
Weather elsewhere:Manali weather by month, Kasol weather and Himachal weather.
Our Kullu–Manali trips
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Planning Kullu and Manali?
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.
Kullu weather: questions
What is the weather in Kullu today?
The live forecast at the top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days for Kullu, Kasol and Manali, using MET Norway data.
Does it snow in Kullu?
Only in some years and lightly in Kullu town. For reliable snow go to Manali–Solang (40–55 km), Bijli Mahadev or Jalori Pass, from late December to February.
How cold is Kullu in December?
IMD averages for Bhuntar are about 18 °C by day and 1.5 °C at night, with frost common. The record low is −5.2 °C.
When does it rain in Kullu?
Most in July–August (~130 mm a month) and then March (~117 mm). October and November are the driest months.
What is the best time to visit Kullu?
March–June and September–November. Kullu Dussehra is in October; for snow, go from late December to February and continue to Manali–Solang.
How different is the weather in Kullu and Manali?
Manali is about 800 m higher and usually 4–6 °C colder; it gets snow in winter, while Kullu mostly does not.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Bhuntar climatological normals 1991–2020 (via Wikipedia: Bhuntar)
- Suzu Travels: Kullu valley travel guide
Photo credits
Snow peaks above the Kullu valley — Photo: Dainis Matisons, CC BY 2.0 · The upper Kullu valley near Manali, with snow on the peaks — Photo: UnpetitproleX, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Beas valley near Palchan, Kullu district — Photo: Original: Biswarup Ganguly Derivative work: UnpetitproleX, CC BY 3.0 · The valley from Naggar Castle — Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 · Apple season in the Kullu valley, September–October — Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 · The Beas and deodar forest on a cloudy day — Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 · Looking down the valley from Naggar — Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 · Spring in the valley: green below, snow above — Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 · Kullu valley slopes with snow behind — Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0
