Himachal Pradesh has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters.
Himachal Pradesh has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C across all 12 cities, with approximately 987 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 53%. Temperatures peak in June and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during summer months.
The warmest city is Una with average July highs of 41.0°C, while Lahaul and Spiti is the coldest with average January lows of -23.7°C. Humidity remains relatively low throughout the year creating cold and dry conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 🌤️ | 17.0°C | -3.2°C | 6.9°C | 50% | 36 | 1.5 | 3.10 |
| February | 🌤️ | 19.5°C | -2.3°C | 8.6°C | 52% | 47 | 1.7 | 3.80 |
| March | 🌤️ | 24.9°C | 1.1°C | 13.0°C | 49% | 48 | 1.9 | 5.00 |
| April | ☀️ | 30.2°C | 6.4°C | 18.3°C | 41% | 38 | 2.0 | 6.10 |
| May | 😎 | 34.1°C | 11.7°C | 22.9°C | 37% | 40 | 2.1 | 6.70 |
| June | ⛅ | 35.1°C | 15.2°C | 25.1°C | 45% | 103 | 2.0 | 6.40 |
| July | 🌧️ | 32.3°C | 17.1°C | 24.7°C | 70% | 257 | 1.7 | 5.30 |
| August | 🌧️ | 28.5°C | 16.3°C | 22.4°C | 79% | 248 | 1.5 | 5.00 |
| September | ⛅ | 27.2°C | 12.9°C | 20.1°C | 71% | 129 | 1.4 | 5.10 |
| October | ☀️ | 25.4°C | 7.8°C | 16.6°C | 53% | 17 | 1.5 | 4.90 |
| November | 🌤️ | 22.0°C | 3.3°C | 12.6°C | 44% | 10 | 1.4 | 3.90 |
| December | 🌤️ | 18.8°C | -1.0°C | 8.9°C | 43% | 14 | 1.4 | 3.20 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 12 cities in Himachal Pradesh
🧥 Expect frosty nights and below-freezing temperatures during this Cold Winter period.
🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.
☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Region-wide monthly averages across 12 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in June, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
💧 Humidity peaks at 79% in August · annual avg 53%
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years, Himachal Pradesh's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. 1999 was the warmest year overall and 2020 the coolest.
The warmest year on record was 1999 (avg: 18.0°C), while the coldest year was 2020 (avg: 15.1°C).
Averaged across all 12 cities in Himachal Pradesh · Last 30 years · °C
Averaged across all 12 cities in Himachal Pradesh · Last 30 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 12 cities in Himachal Pradesh for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 🌧️ | 7.8°C | 16.6°C | 25.4°C | 1810 | 63% | 1.6 m/s |
2024 | 7.4°C | 16.6°C | 25.7°C | 1320 | 60% | 1.6 m/s |
2023 | 7.3°C | 16.0°C | 24.7°C | 1645 | 66% | 1.5 m/s |
2022 | 7.7°C | 16.6°C | 25.4°C | 1545 | 63% | 1.6 m/s |
2021 | 7.3°C | 16.5°C | 25.7°C | 1308 | 59% | 1.6 m/s |
2020 ❄️ | 5.5°C | 15.1°C | 24.7°C | 1299 | 63% | 1.6 m/s |
2019 | 5.8°C | 15.4°C | 24.9°C | 1212 | 63% | 1.6 m/s |
2018 | 7.3°C | 16.5°C | 25.6°C | 1381 | 58% | 1.7 m/s |
2017 | 7.2°C | 16.9°C | 26.5°C | 1194 | 58% | 1.7 m/s |
2016 | 9.0°C | 17.7°C | 26.3°C | 1053 | 55% | 1.7 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
