Best Time to Visit Dharamshala

April to June & September to November is Best Season to Visit Dharamshala

April to June & September to November months are the best time to visit Dharamshala to explore the ancient temples, churches and monasteries. The summer season offers pleasant weather and is an ideal time for trekking and outdoor activities. Winter is a good time to visit Dharamshala to enjoy the snowfall and also a perfect time for honeymoon trips if you want to enjoy the snow. Monsoon is also the good season but most of the trekking routes are closed during this time.

December to January & May to June is Peak Season in Dharamshala

December to January (around New Year) & Summer from May to June are the busiest seasons in Dharamshala. New Year time attracts a large number of tourists to this region to celebrate their New year in the snow. Summer is the peak tourist season in Dharamshala so it is crowded with a large number of tourists to spend summer vacation.

Minimum Temperature in Dharamshala

5°C

Maximum Temperature in Dharamshala

30°C

Present Temperature in Dharamshala

Winter Season:

The snowfall begins at the end of December and lasts till February, but winter approaching here in the month of October and span till February. The temperature holds an amount of -1°C to 7°C; sometimes this may come down till -0°C.  This is the best and peak season, and to explore here. Mostly honeymooners and adventure are seeking this region to spend their winter holidays. Some of the mountains get freeze during this time. Dharamshala receives fresh snowfalls every morning. It would be a wonderful experience to do snow trekking.

Summer Season:

The weather condition starts to change in the month of April. Summers are going through March to June. The temperature begins to rise; this may reach 30°C during this time. This weather condition won’t hamper your sightseeing and outdoor activities. Anybody can visit here during summer also, because of the pleasant climate. During this time, flowers get full bloom, conifers and pines are at its greenest. This would be a great time for trekking and other activities also.

Monsoon Season:

Dharamshala witness the heavy rainfall during monsoon. The temperature will be like 18°C to 22°C. The heavy rainfalls may cause unwanted delays. The trekking stations used to get shut down, but the rivers are in its mightiest flow which is a beautiful sight that must never be missed. The average rainfall in Dharamshala during monsoon is 839 mm. Monsoon continuous till September from July.