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Best Time to Visit McLeod Ganj

Based on a year of measured daily weather, McLeod Ganj is most comfortable in January, February, May, June and October.

Overview

Based on a year of measured daily weather, McLeod Ganj is most comfortable in January, February, May, June and October.

Monthly Breakdown

January

Temperature: 3–9°C

Weather: 48 mm of rain in the month

Crowds: Higher in the comfortable months

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A comfortable time for sightseeing.

February

Temperature: 7–13°C

Weather: 20 mm of rain in the month

Crowds: Higher in the comfortable months

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A comfortable time for sightseeing.

March

Temperature: 10–17°C

Weather: 121 mm of rain in the month

Crowds: Usually lighter

Rating: ⭐⭐

Check conditions before travelling.

April

Temperature: 13–20°C

Weather: 120 mm of rain in the month

Crowds: Usually lighter

Rating: ⭐⭐

Check conditions before travelling.

May

Temperature: 16–23°C

Weather: 75 mm of rain in the month

Crowds: Higher in the comfortable months

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A comfortable time for sightseeing.

June

Temperature: 17–24°C

Weather: 80 mm of rain in the month

Crowds: Higher in the comfortable months

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A comfortable time for sightseeing.

July

Temperature: 18–22°C

Weather: 401 mm of rain in the month

Crowds: Usually lighter

Rating: ⭐

Check conditions before travelling.

August

Temperature: 18–22°C

Weather: 302 mm of rain in the month

Crowds: Usually lighter

Rating: ⭐

Check conditions before travelling.

September

Temperature: 16–21°C

Weather: 121 mm of rain in the month

Crowds: Usually lighter

Rating: ⭐⭐

Check conditions before travelling.

October

Temperature: 12–18°C

Weather: 68 mm of rain in the month

Crowds: Higher in the comfortable months

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A comfortable time for sightseeing.

November

Temperature: 8–14°C

Weather: 3 mm of rain in the month

Crowds: Higher in the comfortable months

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A comfortable time for sightseeing.

December

Temperature: 7–13°C

Weather: 0 mm of rain in the month

Crowds: Higher in the comfortable months

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A comfortable time for sightseeing.

Seasonal Guide

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Summer

Summer in McLeod Ganj (Apr, May, Jun) averages 15–22°C with about 92 mm of rain per month.

Temperature

15–22°C

Weather

92 mm/month

🌧️

Monsoon

Monsoon in McLeod Ganj (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 17–22°C with about 275 mm of rain per month.

Temperature

17–22°C

Weather

275 mm/month

🍂

Post-monsoon

Post-monsoon in McLeod Ganj (Oct, Nov) averages 10–16°C with about 36 mm of rain per month.

Temperature

10–16°C

Weather

36 mm/month

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Winter

Winter in McLeod Ganj (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 6–12°C with about 23 mm of rain per month.

Temperature

6–12°C

Weather

23 mm/month

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which is the coolest month in McLeod Ganj?

January, with average lows near 3°C.

2. Which is the hottest month in McLeod Ganj?

June, with average highs near 24°C.

3. When does it rain in McLeod Ganj?

Most rain falls in March, April, July, August and September; the yearly total is about 1359 mm.

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