Solan weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Solan with Kasauli and Chail, IMD monthly averages, where and when snow falls, and the monsoon on the Chandigarh–Shimla highway.
- 18.4° / 2.3 °C January, coldest
- 31.5° / 16 °C May, warmest
- Jul–Aug ~210 mm rain
- Live 3 places
Photo: Rohitchauhan714, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Solan (about 1,500 m) sits on the Chandigarh–Shimla highway and is milder than Shimla. India Meteorological Department averages for 1991–2020 make January the coldest month (about 18.4 °C by day and 2.3 °C at night) and May–June the warmest (about 31 °C by day). July and August are the wettest, with over 200 mm each, while October and November are almost dry. Snow is rare in Solan town — for snow go up to Chail, to Kasauli in some winters, or on to Shimla–Kufri.
- ColdestDecember–January — nights 2–3 °C with frost; sunny days.
- WarmestMay–June — ~31 °C by day, pleasant nights.
- WettestJuly–August, ~205–220 mm a month.
- DriestOctober–November, only 1–2 rainy days.
- SnowRare in town; Chail and Kasauli some winters; Shimla–Kufri more reliable.
Solan, Kasauli 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 4–5 °C colder than Solan.
Forecast data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed about once a day — last update —.
Solan weather by month
Temperatures and rainfall are India Meteorological Department normals for the Solan station, 1991–2020. Kasauli and Chail are higher and a few degrees cooler.
| Month | Average high / low | Rain (rainy days) | What it feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.4° / 2.3 °C | 50 mm (3.1) | Cold nights, frost; sunny days |
| February | 19.8° / 4.5 °C | 67 mm (4.2) | Cold; occasional rain |
| March | 24.0° / 8.4 °C | 56 mm (3.7) | Pleasant |
| April | 28.8° / 12.5 °C | 36 mm (3.2) | Warm days, cool evenings |
| May | 31.5° / 16.0 °C | 51 mm (4.2) | Warmest days; relief from the plains |
| June | 31.0° / 18.6 °C | 123 mm (7.2) | Warm; monsoon arrives late in the month |
| July | 28.8° / 20.2 °C | 222 mm (11.3) | Monsoon, fog |
| August | 28.2° / 19.8 °C | 206 mm (10.1) | Monsoon; landslides possible |
| September | 28.1° / 16.8 °C | 148 mm (5.6) | Rain easing |
| October | 27.0° / 10.5 °C | 14 mm (1.1) | Clear and dry |
| November | 23.8° / 5.8 °C | 5 mm (0.6) | Driest; sunny days |
| December | 21.0° / 2.8 °C | 26 mm (1.7) | Cold nights, frost |
About 1,000 mm of rain a year. Solan’s IMD records are 39 °C (June) and −3.6 °C (January).
Does it snow in Solan? Kasauli and Chail
Snow falls in Solan town only in some years and lightly — even January nights average around 2 °C. The chances rise with height:
Chail (~2,250 m): the most reliable snow in Solan district, from late December to February, mostly in January — Chail guide.
Kasauli (~1,800 m): light snow in some winters, mostly January–February — Kasauli weather and Kasauli snowfall.
Shimla–Kufri: 45–60 km beyond Solan, for sure snow — Shimla snowfall and the live snow tracker.
Solan in the monsoon: the highway
In July–August, landslides between Parwanoo and Solan on the Chandigarh–Shimla highway (NH-5) sometimes stop traffic. Leave early and check the latest road news.
The Kalka–Shimla toy train runs through Solan and Barog; services can change in heavy rain or during repairs — toy train status.
Solan in pictures
Hills, terraced fields and the toy-train line — real photos, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Solan, Kasauli and Chail
Choose by what you want from the trip.
Escape the heat
The nearest hills from Delhi and Chandigarh.
Clearest skies
Dry weather and long views.
Snow
Best chance at Chail; Kasauli in some years.
On a budget
Off-season hotel rates.
Careful
Heavy rain; landslides on the highway.
Solan weather tips
What to pack: from December to February a sweater by day and a warm jacket at night; cap and gloves for Chail. In summer, light clothes and a jacket for the evening.
Getting there: Solan is about 70 km from Chandigarh and about 300 km from Delhi. For a private car towards Shimla: Chandigarh to Shimla taxi.
More weather:Shimla weather by month and Himachal weather.
Our Shimla trips
Solan, Kasauli and Chail are on the way — hotels, breakfast and dinner, and a private car.
Planning Solan, Kasauli or Shimla?
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.
Solan weather: questions
What is the weather in Solan today?
The live forecast at the top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days for Solan, Kasauli and Chail, using MET Norway data.
Does it snow in Solan?
Only in some years and lightly in Solan town. Chail has the most reliable snow in Solan district, Kasauli gets it in some winters, and Shimla–Kufri is the surest.
How cold is Solan in December and January?
IMD 1991–2020 averages are about 18–21 °C by day and 2–3 °C at night, with frost common. The record low is −3.6 °C.
When does it rain in Solan?
Mostly in July (~222 mm) and August (~206 mm). October and November are almost dry.
What is the best time to visit Solan?
March–June and September–November. For snow, go to Chail or Shimla in January–February.
How different are Solan, Kasauli and Chail?
Kasauli is about 300 m higher and 1–2 °C cooler; Chail is about 750 m higher and up to 4–5 °C cooler than Solan.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Solan climatological normals 1991–2020 (via Wikipedia: Solan)
- Suzu Travels: Kasauli snowfall guide
Photo credits
Fog and cloud over Solan town — Photo: Rohitchauhan714, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Solan town on 30 December — winter sunshine — Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Solan station on the Kalka–Shimla line — Photo: Andrew Gray, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Terraced fields near Solan — Photo: Pankaj Radhaik, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chhobal village, Solan district — Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh, CC BY 4.0 · Jabli, near the Parwanoo–Solan highway — Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh, CC BY 4.0 · Kumarhatti, near Barog — Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh, CC BY 4.0 · Dharampur — the turn for Kasauli — Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh, CC0 · Solan's farms: capsicum at Kainthri village — Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh, CC BY 4.0
