April to June and October are best for sightseeing. December to February brings snow (great for snow lovers, roads can close). Avoid peak monsoon because of landslides.
- Best time
- April, May, June, October
- Also okay
- January, February, March, September, November, December
- Trip style
- Hills & mountains
- Daily budget (per person)
- ₹1,800+ backpacker · ₹3,500–₹7,000 mid-range
Month-by-month weather guide for Manali
JanOkay
FebOkay
MarOkay
AprBest
MayBest
JunBest
JulNot ideal
AugNot ideal
SepOkay
OctBest
NovOkay
DecOkay
Festivals and events
- October: Kullu Dussehra (Oct)
Festival dates often follow the lunar calendar and change every year. Confirm before booking.
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Nearby destinations
- Spiti Valley about 100 km by road
- Shimla about 160 km by road
- Ladakh about 270 km by road