When to go · Dharamsala
Dharamsala in February
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across India: The best all-round month: pleasant north, dry south, Rajasthan festivals.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- India overall
- Prices
- High
- India overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across India: The best all-round month: pleasant north, dry south, Rajasthan festivals.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- DharamsalaHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- High
- Prices · India overall
- High
India overall: The best all-round month: pleasant north, dry south, Rajasthan festivals.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dharamsala, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Mar: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Feb: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Mar: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 5
Mar: 5
Crowds
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Mar: 1
February: Outside the best window (Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across India: The best all-round month: pleasant north, dry south, Rajasthan festivals.
March: Inside Dharamsala's best window: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov.
Dharamsala: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings