Mandi weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Mandi, the ‘Chhoti Kashi’ on the Beas, with Kullu and Bilaspur alongside, IMD monthly averages, snow at Prashar Lake, Shivratri fair weather and monsoon advice for the Kiratpur–Manali highway.
- 20.6° / 4.3 °C January, coldest
- 33.8° / 20.4 °C June, warmest
- August ~293 mm rain
- Live 3 places
Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated November 2026 · HP Tourism registered travel agent · Reg. No. DTO-MND-11-243/2022 · certificates · हिंदी में: मंडी का मौसम
Mandi (about 760 m) lies in the Beas valley, so summers are hot and winter days sunny. India Meteorological Department averages for 1991–2020 make January the coldest month (about 20.6 °C by day, 4.3 °C at night) and June the warmest (about 33.8 °C by day, 20.4 °C at night). July–August bring the most rain (236–293 mm). Mandi town does not get snow — the nearest is at Prashar Lake (~2,730 m) and Kamrunag from December to February.
- ColdestDecember–January — nights 4–5 °C; morning mist on the Beas.
- WarmestMay–June — 33–34 °C by day.
- WettestJuly–August, ~236–293 mm a month.
- DriestOctober–November, about one rainy day a month.
- SnowNot in town; at Prashar Lake and Kamrunag in winter.
Mandi, Kullu and Bilaspur weather today
Three stops on the Kiratpur–Manali highway: Bilaspur (673 m), Mandi (760 m) and Kullu (~1,220 m) — the weather along the road to Manali at a glance.
Forecast data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed about once a day — last update —.
Mandi weather by month
Temperatures and rainfall are India Meteorological Department normals for the Mandi station, 1991–2020.
| Month | Average high / low | Rain (rainy days) | What it feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.6° / 4.3 °C | 43 mm (3.2) | Cold mornings, sunny days |
| February | 22.1° / 6.3 °C | 62 mm (4.0) | Pleasant; Shivratri fair (February–March) |
| March | 27.8° / 11.1 °C | 72 mm (4.6) | Pleasant, showers |
| April | 32.4° / 14.8 °C | 45 mm (3.3) | Hot days |
| May | 33.1° / 18.0 °C | 38 mm (2.8) | Hot |
| June | 33.8° / 20.4 °C | 146 mm (8.6) | Warmest; monsoon begins |
| July | 31.5° / 21.3 °C | 236 mm (12.8) | Heavy rain; landslides possible |
| August | 30.8° / 20.2 °C | 293 mm (11.5) | Wettest; watch the highway |
| September | 29.9° / 18.8 °C | 128 mm (6.5) | Rain easing |
| October | 29.2° / 14.4 °C | 13 mm (1.2) | Clear and dry |
| November | 24.9° / 8.5 °C | 5 mm (0.5) | Driest, very pleasant |
| December | 21.8° / 5.2 °C | 18 mm (1.2) | Cold nights, sunny days |
About 1,100 mm of rain a year on 60 rainy days. Mandi’s IMD records are 42.7 °C (June) and −2.9 °C (December).
Where to find snow near Mandi: Prashar and Rewalsar
Mandi town sits low in the valley and does not get snow. Higher up:
Prashar Lake (~2,730 m): about 50 km from Mandi; often under snow from December to February, and after heavy snow the last stretch is on foot. The lake with the floating island — Prashar Lake trek.
Rewalsar Lake (~1,360 m): about 25 km from Mandi; sacred to Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs. Cold in winter but rarely snowy — Rewalsar Lake guide.
For sure snow, continue towards Kullu–Manali — Kullu weather and Manali weather.
Mandi in the monsoon: the Kiratpur–Manali highway
In July–August, landslides along the Beas between Mandi and Kullu, around Pandoh, sometimes close the highway for hours. On the way to Manali in these months, keep a spare day and start early.
Mandi in pictures
Prashar Lake, winter snow and hill villages — real photos, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Mandi
Choose by what you want to see.
Shivratri fair
A week-long international fair from Mahashivratri; hundreds of village deities come to Mandi.
Snow at Prashar
A snow-covered lake; check how far cars can go first.
Green Prashar
Green meadows and clear skies.
Most pleasant
Dry, clear weather.
On the way to Manali
A good overnight stop on the Kiratpur–Manali highway.
Careful
Heavy rain; landslides on the highway.
Mandi weather tips
What to pack: light clothes from April to September; a sweater by day and a jacket at night from December to February. For Prashar, full winter wear, gloves and shoes with grip.
More weather:Kullu weather, Manali weather and Himachal weather.
Our trips through Mandi
Fixed-rate packages with hotels, breakfast and dinner, and a private car.
Planning Mandi, Prashar or 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.
Mandi weather: questions
What is the weather in Mandi today?
The live forecast at the top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days for Mandi, Kullu and Bilaspur, using MET Norway data.
Does it snow in Mandi?
Not in Mandi town, which is at about 760 m. The nearest snow is at Prashar Lake (~2,730 m) and Kamrunag from December to February.
Which is the hottest month in Mandi?
June — IMD 1991–2020 averages are about 33.8 °C by day and 20.4 °C at night. The record is 42.7 °C.
When does it rain in Mandi?
Mostly in July (~236 mm) and August (~293 mm). October and November are the driest months.
What is the weather like during the Mandi Shivratri fair?
In February–March days are about 22–28 °C and nights 6–11 °C — pleasant, but bring warm clothes for the evenings.
When is there snow at Prashar Lake?
Usually from December to February. After heavy snow the last part of the road can close and you walk to the lake.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Mandi climatological normals 1991–2020 (via Wikipedia: Mandi, Himachal Pradesh)
- Suzu Travels: Prashar Lake trek
Photo credits
Prashar Lake, Mandi — November — Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Prashar Lake and the Prashar Rishi temple — Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh, CC BY-SA 4.0 · January snow at Kandi, Mandi district — Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0 · February snow on the Salgi hills — Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Snow at Kandi pass — Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Kamand valley, Mandi — Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The temple at Kuthachi village — Photo: Debashrita, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wheat fields in March — Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hill village and terraced fields — Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0
