Region in Himachal Pradesh, India
Spiti Valley weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Spiti Valley
Jun–Sep is open from both Manali and Shimla. Oct–May the Manali road closes, nights are freezing and Kaza has limited services.
Spiti Valley weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan-10°31 mm
- Feb-9°33 mm
- Mar-4°36 mm
- Apr0°24 mm
- May5°27 mm
- Jun9°66 mm
- Jul12°139 mm
- Aug11°147 mm
- Sep8°68 mm
- Oct2°8 mm
- Nov-3°11 mm
- Dec-8°11 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°C14°F | -21°C-6°F | 31 mm | 74% | Freezing |
| February | -9°C16°F | -21°C-6°F | 33 mm | 81% | Freezing |
| March | -4°C24°F | -17°C1°F | 36 mm | 77% | Freezing |
| April | 0°C33°F | -10°C14°F | 24 mm | 71% | Freezing |
| May | 5°C40°F | -6°C22°F | 27 mm | 66% | Cold |
| June | 9°C49°F | -2°C28°F | 66 mm | 68% | Cold |
| July | 12°C54°F | 2°C35°F | 139 mm | 75% | Cool |
| August | 11°C53°F | 1°C34°F | 147 mm | 78% | Cool |
| September | 8°C46°F | -3°C26°F | 68 mm | 73% | Cold |
| October | 2°C35°F | -9°C17°F | 8 mm | 64% | Freezing |
| November | -3°C27°F | -14°C6°F | 11 mm | 61% | Freezing |
| December | -8°C18°F | -19°C-2°F | 11 mm | 65% | Freezing |
Best months across India
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (43°C) |
| Goa | Nov–Feb | Apr (32°C) |
| Mumbai | Nov–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Jaipur | Oct–Mar | May (41°C) |
| Agra | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (44°C) |
| Varanasi | Oct–Mar | May (43°C) |
| Rishikesh | Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov | May (40°C) |
| Bangalore | Nov–Mar | Apr (35°C) |
| Udaipur | Oct–Mar | May (40°C) |
| Kochi | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Kolkata | Nov–Feb | Apr (38°C) |
| Hyderabad | Oct–Feb | May (40°C) |
| Manali | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Dharamshala | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (33°C) |
| Leh | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Chennai | Nov–Feb | May (36°C) |
| Pondicherry | Nov–Feb | May (33°C) |
| Varkala | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Hampi | Oct–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Amritsar | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | Jun (43°C) |
| Jodhpur | Oct–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Jaisalmer | Nov–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Pushkar | Oct–Feb | May (41°C) |
| Palolem | Nov–Mar | May (30°C) |
| Anjuna | Nov–Mar | Apr (33°C) |
| Darjeeling | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | May (22°C) |
| Munnar | Oct–Feb | Mar (27°C) |
| Alleppey | Nov–Feb | Mar (31°C) |
| Andaman Islands | Nov–Apr | Apr (30°C) |
| Spiti Valley | Jun–Sep | Jul (12°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Spiti Valley?
Jun–Sep. Jun–Sep is open from both Manali and Shimla. Oct–May the Manali road closes, nights are freezing and Kaza has limited services.
When is the rainy season in Spiti Valley?
Rain peaks in August with about 147 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Spiti Valley?
July, with average highs of 12°C (54°F).
How cold does Spiti Valley get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -21°C (-6°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.