When to go · Manali
Manali in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon landslides), late Dec–Feb (snow closures, -15 °C (5 °F) nights).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon landslides), late Dec–Feb (snow closures, 5 °F (-15 °C) nights).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 0°C (33°F)33°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- High
- India overall
- Prices
- High
- India overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon landslides), late Dec–Feb (snow closures, -15 °C (5 °F) nights).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon landslides), late Dec–Feb (snow closures, 5 °F (-15 °C) nights).
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- ManaliHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 0.3 °C (33 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 33 °F (0.3 °C), rain on about 7 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 Manali, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Mar: 17.1 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17.1 °C)
Night low
Feb: 0.3 °C (33 °F)33 °F (0.3 °C)
Mar: 3.3 °C (38 °F)38 °F (3.3 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 7 (better)
Mar: 8
Crowds
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Mar: 1
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon landslides), late Dec–Feb (snow closures, -15 °C nights).
March: Inside Manali's best window: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov.
Manali: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings