Solang Valley weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Solang, Manali and Sissu, month-by-month temperatures, when there is snow for skiing and sledging, the paragliding months, and the road rules after snow.
- ~2,500 m Solang
- Late Dec–Feb ski & sledge
- Jul–Aug wettest
- Live 3 places
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Solang Valley is a side valley about 13 km north-west of Manali, at about 2,500 m — roughly 450 m higher and 3 °C colder than Manali. Using Manali’s IMD 1991–2020 averages adjusted for height, January is about 7 °C by day and −4 °C at night, and June about 23 °C. Snow for skiing and sledging usually lies from late December to February; the gondola runs up to about 3,200 m; paragliding flies in the drier months. July and August are the wettest. After fresh snow, police allow only 4×4s with chains beyond Solang Nala on the road to the Atal Tunnel.
- ColdestJanuary — about 7° / −4 °C.
- SnowLate December–February for skiing and sledging.
- ParaglidingDrier months, roughly March–June and September–November.
- WettestJuly–August.
- After snowBeyond Solang Nala only 4×4s with chains, or road closed.
Solang, Manali and Sissu weather today
Solang (about 2,480 m), Manali (2,050 m) and Sissu (3,120 m) beyond the Atal Tunnel — current temperature and the next days’ high, low, rain and snow.
Forecast data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed about once a day — last update —.
Solang Valley weather by month
Solang has no IMD station. The temperatures below are an estimate: the India Meteorological Department’s 1991–2020 normals for Manali, lowered by 3 °C for Solang’s extra height of about 450 m. The rain column is Manali’s.
| Month | Approx. high / low* | Manali rain / snow | At Solang |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / −4 °C | 90 mm; snow spells | Snow; skiing and sledging |
| February | 9° / −3 °C | 114 mm; snow spells | Deepest snow; skiing |
| March | 14° / 0 °C | 155 mm | Late snow, melting |
| April | 18° / 3 °C | 88 mm | Snow patches; spring |
| May | 22° / 6 °C | 66 mm | Green; paragliding, gondola |
| June | 23° / 10 °C | 90 mm | Busiest; paragliding |
| July | 23° / 13 °C | 202 mm | Monsoon; activities stop in rain |
| August | 22° / 13 °C | 217 mm | Wettest |
| September | 21° / 9 °C | 123 mm | Clearing; activities restart |
| October | 19° / 3 °C | 25 mm | Clear and crisp |
| November | 14° / 0 °C | 31 mm | Cold, dry; first snow some years |
| December | 11° / −3 °C | 39 mm | Snow usually from late month |
*Estimated from Manali’s IMD normals (1991–2020) adjusted for height — not an official Solang record. Full Manali figures: Manali weather by month.
Skiing, sledging, the gondola and paragliding: which months
Skiing and sledging on the beginner slopes need settled snow — usually late December to February. In years when Solang is bare, Sissu, through the Atal Tunnel, often still has snow.
The gondola climbs to about 3,200 m and runs most of the year, stopping in high wind or bad weather. Paragliding flies in the drier months and stops in rain and strong wind.
After fresh snow police allow only 4×4s with chains beyond Solang Nala towards the Atal Tunnel, or close the road until it is cleared. More: Solang Valley guide and Solang Valley activities.
Solang Valley in pictures
Snowfields, the ropeway and paragliders over the valley — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Solang Valley
Depending on what you are going for.
Skiing and sledging
Settled snow on the beginner slopes.
Paragliding
Drier months; weather permitting.
Green valley
Gondola, walks and flowers.
Clear views
Dry, crisp days.
Snow back-up
Sissu beyond the Atal Tunnel if Solang is bare.
Take care
Monsoon; activities often stop.
Solang trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: thermals, a waterproof jacket, gloves and snow boots (they can be hired in Manali) from December to March; layers and a jacket the rest of the year.
Nearby weather:Manali weather, Sissu and Keylong weather, Rohtang weather and the live snow tracker.
Our Manali trips
Hotels, meals and a private car in one quote.
Planning Manali and Solang?
Tell us your dates, where you are starting from and how many of you are travelling. We check the snow and the road rules the evening before, book the right vehicle, 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.
Solang Valley weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Solang Valley today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Solang, Manali and Sissu (MET Norway data).
When is there snow in Solang Valley?
Usually from late December to February. In bare years, Sissu beyond the Atal Tunnel often has snow.
When can you ski in Solang?
From late December to February, when there is settled snow on the beginner slopes.
How far is Solang from Manali?
About 13 km.
Is the road beyond Solang open after snow?
After fresh snow, police allow only 4×4s with chains beyond Solang Nala, or close the road until it is cleared.
How cold is Solang in January?
About 7 °C by day and −4 °C at night (estimated from Manali’s IMD averages).
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Manali climatological normals 1991–2020 (height-adjusted)
- Suzu Travels: Solang Valley guide
Photo credits
Solang valley under snow — Photo: Bleezebub, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Solang ropeway in February — Photo: Shashikant71, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Solang Nala — Photo: Biswarup Ganguly, CC BY 3.0 · Solang valley in May — Photo: Biswarup Ganguly, CC BY 3.0 · Peaks above Solang — Photo: Gayatri Priyadarshini, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Paragliding at Solang — Photo: Madhumita Das, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Solang in late February — Photo: Shashikant71, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mountains from Solang — Photo: Anuragomer, CC BY-SA 4.0
