Kinnaur has a cold continental climate with warm summers and freezing winters.
Temperatures peak in June and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during summer months.
Humidity remains moderate throughout the year creating cold and dry conditions.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ❄️ | 3.3°C | -21.0°C | -8.9°C | 63% | 29 | 1.6 | 2.79 |
| February | ❄️ | 4.6°C | -20.7°C | -8.1°C | 68% | 34 | 1.9 | 3.24 |
| March | ❄️ | 9.4°C | -15.4°C | -3.0°C | 66% | 34 | 2.0 | 4.45 |
| April | 🌨️ | 13.5°C | -10.4°C | 1.5°C | 59% | 29 | 2.1 | 5.50 |
| May | 🌨️ | 17.3°C | -4.3°C | 6.5°C | 56% | 34 | 2.1 | 6.31 |
| June | 🌨️ | 19.9°C | -0.7°C | 9.6°C | 63% | 74 | 2.1 | 6.45 |
| July | 🌧️ | 19.7°C | 2.9°C | 11.3°C | 79% | 169 | 2.1 | 5.93 |
| August | 🌧️ | 18.2°C | 2.6°C | 10.4°C | 83% | 169 | 1.8 | 5.59 |
| September | ☔ | 16.5°C | -1.8°C | 7.4°C | 75% | 86 | 1.7 | 5.29 |
| October | 🌨️ | 13.1°C | -7.2°C | 3.0°C | 60% | 13 | 1.5 | 4.81 |
| November | ❄️ | 9.6°C | -11.7°C | -1.1°C | 51% | 7 | 1.5 | 3.90 |
| December | ❄️ | 6.2°C | -17.0°C | -5.4°C | 51% | 10 | 1.5 | 3.12 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)
🧥 Pack heavy layers and prepare for snow — this is a Severe Winter destination.
🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.
☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in June, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.
Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 83% in August · annual avg 65%
The warmest year in Kinnaur's recorded history was 1988 (avg: 3.2°C), while the coldest was 2019 (avg: -0.8°C).
Average annual high/low · Last 10 years · °C
Total annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 🌧️ | -7.7°C | 2.5°C | 12.6°C | 1710 | 74% | 1.7 m/s |
2024 | -8.5°C | 1.8°C | 12.2°C | 1135 | 73% | 1.8 m/s |
2023 | -8.5°C | 1.4°C | 11.3°C | 1395 | 77% | 1.6 m/s |
2022 | -8.6°C | 1.3°C | 11.2°C | 1319 | 74% | 1.7 m/s |
2021 | -9.0°C | 1.5°C | 11.9°C | 1174 | 70% | 1.7 m/s |
2020 | -11.8°C | -0.6°C | 10.6°C | 1065 | 74% | 1.7 m/s |
2019 ❄️ | -12.0°C | -0.8°C | 10.3°C | 1029 | 76% | 1.7 m/s |
2018 | -8.9°C | 1.3°C | 11.5°C | 1206 | 70% | 1.7 m/s |
2017 | -9.2°C | 1.4°C | 12.0°C | 1077 | 75% | 1.8 m/s |
2016 | -6.6°C | 2.7°C | 11.9°C | 905 | 70% | 1.8 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), June is typically the hottest month in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, with average high temperatures around 19.9°C.
January is the coldest month in Kinnaur, with average low temperatures around -21.0°C.
August receives the most rainfall with approximately 169 mm, while November is the driest with 7 mm.
The highest recorded temperature was 24.8°C in July 1983. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
The lowest recorded temperature was -31.9°C in January 1989.
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
Kinnaur receives the most sunlight in June with an average solar radiation of 6.45 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in Himachal Pradesh.
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
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.
