Rohtang Pass weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Rohtang, Solang and Manali, snow and cold by month, when the pass is open to tourists, the permit and the Tuesday closure.
- ~3,978 m height
- ~May–Nov open to tourists
- Tuesdays closed
- Live 3 places
Photo: Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated November 2026 · HP Tourism registered travel agent · Reg. No. DTO-MND-11-243/2022 · certificates
Rohtang Pass (about 3,978 m) is around 51 km above Manali, nearly 2,000 m higher, and far colder and windier. It is usually open to tourist vehicles from about May to November — in 2026 the road reopened up to Marhi in early May — and normally closes to tourists for the winter around mid-November. Snow can fall in any month; this season around four inches fell at Rohtang on 17–18 September 2026. A rationed online permit is needed, and the pass stays closed to tourist vehicles on Tuesdays. In winter, use the Atal Tunnel to Sissu instead — no permit needed.
- Open to touristsRoughly May to mid-November.
- ClosedWinter, and every Tuesday to tourist vehicles.
- SnowAny month; deep snow from November to May.
- PermitOnline, one day, ₹550 for a car (₹500 + ₹50).
- Winter alternativeAtal Tunnel to Sissu — no permit.
Rohtang, Solang and Manali weather today
Rohtang Pass (3,978 m), Solang (2,480 m) and Manali (2,050 m) — current temperature and the next days’ high, low, rain and snow. Wind at the pass makes it feel much colder than the number.
Forecast data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed about once a day — last update —.
Rohtang Pass weather and access by month
There is no official weather station on the pass, so the table describes conditions rather than averages. As a rough guide, Rohtang is about 12 °C colder than Manali, and much windier. The usual season and the dated 2025–2026 events come from our Rohtang permit and road status page.
| Month | Conditions at the pass | Tourist access | Instead |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Deep snow, severe cold | Closed for winter | Atal Tunnel → Sissu |
| February | Deep snow | Closed for winter | Atal Tunnel → Sissu, Solang |
| March | Heavy snow; clearance begins | Closed | Atal Tunnel → Sissu |
| April | Snow walls along the road | Usually closed; reopens late April–May | Solang, Sissu |
| May | Snowfields, cold wind | Usually reopens (early May in 2026) | — |
| June | Snow patches, cool days | Open; busiest | — |
| July | Cloud, rain, fog | Open; monsoon slips possible | — |
| August | Cloud and rain | Open; slips possible | — |
| September | Clear; first snow possible | Open | — |
| October | Cold, early snow | Open, weather permitting | — |
| November | Snow spells | Closes for winter around mid-November | Atal Tunnel → Sissu |
| December | Deep snow | Closed for winter | Atal Tunnel → Sissu, Solang |
Rohtang is closed to tourist vehicles every Tuesday. Opening and closing dates change every year with the snow — check the permit portal for your date.
Rohtang permit and planning your day
The permit is applied for online on the Tourism Development Council Manali portal (rohtangpermits.nic.in). For a car, jeep or MUV it is ₹500 plus a ₹50 congestion charge, valid for one day up and back; the portal opens only for the next six days. The vehicle must be under ten years old with a valid PUC certificate. Daily vehicle numbers are capped.
Leave Manali early: on clear days cloud and wind build by afternoon, and the road gets busy. Even in June the pass can be close to freezing in the wind — carry a warm jacket, gloves and sunglasses.
No permit is needed for the Atal Tunnel and Sissu, which stay open in winter except after heavy snow. More: Rohtang permit and road status and Atal Tunnel and Sissu snow trip.
Rohtang in pictures
The pass, its snowfields and the road from Manali — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Rohtang Pass
Depending on what you are going for.
Snow at the pass
Snowfields beside the road; busiest weeks.
Clear views
Crisp, clear days; first snow possible.
Families
Mildest days, still cold in the wind.
Monsoon
Cloud, fog and slips; views often hidden.
Winter snow
Rohtang closed — go to Sissu via the Atal Tunnel.
Every week
Closed to tourist vehicles.
Rohtang trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: a warm jacket, gloves, cap and sunglasses in every month; waterproof boots when there is snow.
Altitude: at nearly 4,000 m some people get headaches or breathlessness — spend a night in Manali first, keep the visit short and drink water.
Nearby weather:Manali weather, Sissu and Keylong weather, Kullu weather and the live snow tracker.
Our Manali trips
Hotels, meals and a private car — with the Rohtang permit or the Atal Tunnel day planned in.
Planning Manali and Rohtang?
Tell us your dates, where you are starting from and how many of you are travelling. We check whether Rohtang is open for your dates, help with the permit, or plan the Atal Tunnel–Sissu day instead, and send a written quote with hotels and a private car. Suzu Travels is a travel agent registered with HP Tourism, based in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.
Rohtang Pass weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather at Rohtang Pass today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Rohtang, Solang and Manali (MET Norway data).
Is Rohtang Pass open now?
It is usually open to tourist vehicles from about May to mid-November and closed in winter. It is also closed to tourist vehicles every Tuesday. Check the permit portal for your date.
When does it snow at Rohtang?
Snow can fall in any month; it is deep from November to May. This season about four inches fell on 17–18 September 2026.
Do I need a permit for Rohtang?
Yes — an online, one-day permit from rohtangpermits.nic.in: ₹500 plus a ₹50 congestion charge for a car.
How cold is Rohtang?
Much colder than Manali — roughly 12 °C colder, and windy. Carry a warm jacket even in summer.
Where can I see snow near Manali in winter?
Take the Atal Tunnel to Sissu in Lahaul, or go to Solang. Neither needs the Rohtang permit.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- Rohtang permit portal — Tourism Development Council Manali
- Suzu Travels: Rohtang permit and Himachal road status
Photo credits
Rohtang Pass from Manali — Photo: Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rohtang Pass — Photo: Iapain wiki at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Rainbow on the Rohtang road — Photo: Yann Forget, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Chandra river from Rohtang — Photo: Timothy Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Below Rohtang, Lahaul side — Photo: Timothy Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Atal Tunnel north portal — Photo: RAJENDRAN TM, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Manali to Rohtang road — Photo: RAJENDRAN TM, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Manali to Rohtang road — Photo: RAJENDRAN TM, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Manali to Rohtang road — Photo: RAJENDRAN TM, CC BY-SA 4.0
